4.*--"This week the West Norfolk Militia marched from Thetford and
Dereham to Colchester Barracks, to which place the East Norfolk have
received orders to march next week."
13.--The Duke of Cambridge and suite arrived in Norwich from Yarmouth.
After changing horses and taking refreshment at the Maid's Head, they
proceeded on their way to London, by Attleborough. His Royal Highness
had come to Yarmouth in the Amethyst frigate, with Prince William of
Gloucester, from Cuxhaven, where they narrowly escaped being made
prisoners by the advance guard of the French army. The French general in
Holland put an immense number of fishing boats in requisition for the
avowed purpose of invading England.
--The Aldermen requested the concurrence of the Common Council of Norwich
to a dutiful and loyal address to his Majesty "on the present important
crisis," and a motion was made for the appointment of a committee to draw
up such address. It was opposed by several members of the Common
Council, and on a division rejected by 29 votes to 19.
21.--Mr. John Patteson was appointed to be lieutenant-colonel, Mr.
Charles Harvey, major, and Messrs. Andrew Sieley, J. H. Cole, R.
Partridge, and Hammond Fiske, captains in the battalion of Norwich
Volunteers.
This month a ballot took place for the Supplementary Militia. Under the
Army of Reserve Act, Norfolk (including Norwich) raised 927 men.