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

214 HISTORICAL RECORDS OP THE1849. the diocese, on account of the cholera, from whichthe 91st were mercifully preserved.The rest ofthe garrison were, however, not so fortunate, andseveral succumbed to the dreaded epidemic.Themen of the regiment came forward liberally withmoney on this occasion to assist the bereavedwives and families of their less fortunate comrades.The colonel and the medical officers were verywatchful over the sanitary condition of thebarracks during the continuance of cholera, andregimental games and amusements were establishedfor the men ;the officers were also mindfulof their own health, and, by way of exampleto themen, bought an eight-oared gig, which, pulledby a strong crew dressed in regular rowing trim,made a good appearance amongst other boats.The crew was generally composed of the followingofficers : Colonel Campbell, Major Gordon, CaptainsWright and Patterson, Lieutenant the Hon.E. Sinclair, Ensigns Mackenzie and Pickwick, andSurgeon Munro, with Horsburgh (the lightestweight in the regiment) as coxswain.1850. The next station the regiment was ordered towas Dover, where they went in April. The headquarters,under Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell, occupiedthe Heights Barracks, the following officers