REGIMENTAL LETTERS INDEX

The following are extracted from Letter Books held at the National Archives, Kew, from which any entries pertaining to 4th Light Dragoons have been extracted. There are a range of Letter Book series, variously involving Regimental Officers, Courts Martials, Medals and Discharges, Leave, Staff Appointments, etc.

The letters offer an interesting view of the workings of the regimental system at this time, including the Regiment's postings and activities. They give an idea of what tasks occupied regimental officers on a day-to-day basis, throwing light on all manner of decisions made by the regiment, and the procedures that were supposed to be followed.

Many cases involving individual officers and men are featured, along with details of scandals and regimental spats. Consult the index to search for a man by name.