_Archer Rolls: Master of Archery._--In George Agar Hansard's _Book of
Archery_, 8vo. London, Longman and Orme, 1840, p. 151., it is stated
that "Her Gracious Majesty, Alexandrina Victoria" has her name inscribed
upon the _Archer Rolls_. Query, what are the Archer Rolls?
It is further said:
"That illustrious lady, in imitation of the warrior race of
monarchs from whom she springs, has given a proof of real British
feeling, by the appointment of a Master of Archery among her
household officers."
I confess I can find no authority upon which this assertion is founded.
I have looked into the Calendar of the time, and have consulted officers
of the present household upon the existence of the office, without
success.
I should be glad to ascertain the point, being engaged on a manuscript
concerning the practice of archery.