Historical records of the 91st Argyllshire ... - waughfamily.ca

9 1ST ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLANDERS. 81meats being sent out to various towns. During1832.this period the regimentwas several times calledupon to assist the civil authorities at the elections,and often had to perform the most harassingduties. Notwithstanding this, no irregularitytook place on their part, nor was the slightestcomplaint ever preferred against them.For thiscreditable conduct the regiment was highlycomplimented. In 1833 the 91st was at Naas 1833.and Fermoy, and nothing appears to have occurredduring the remainder of its stayin Ireland.In this year the names of the battles of Roleia,Yimiero, and Corunna were ordered to be put onthe regimental colours.In 1835, the regiment having received instruc- 1835 -tions to hold itself in readiness to embark for St.Helena, a regimental depot was formed, and onthe 29th of October head-quarters, consisting offour companies under the command of MajorLamont, moved to Cork, occupying the barracksthere until the necessary arrangements weremade for embarkation.In November the regiment embarked in twodetachments from the Cove of Cork, sailing onthe 1st of December, and arriving at the island ofSt. Helena on the 26th of February, 1836.1836 '6