The Archive · 1870

THE RANGERS

Minutes of a meeting of Shanghai Mounted Rangers, held at the Main Guard on the 5th July—present, about 25 members. The following resolutions were duly discussed and passe Ist.—That the subscription be $2 per annum.

2nd.—That the cut and material of the tunies, be decided upon by a Committee appointed, consisting of Messrs. Bidwell, Chamn-Bayne, Morgan and Preston. The remainder of the uniform being white cord breeches, and Boots, Ellwood's helmets with white cover, but no curtain, military bits and bridle.

3nd.—Mr. Preston was appointed Treasurer and Secretary of the Corps.

4th—That the mode of carrying pistols, left to the judgment of the Officers.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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