1783. Termination of the siege of Gibraltar 30
” Peace concluded between Great Britain, France, and Spain _ib._
” The second battalion sailed from Gibraltar for England 31
” Progress of the war with Tippoo Saib _ib._
” Intelligence of the general peace received in India _ib._
1784. Peace concluded with Tippoo Saib 34
” Restoration of the officers and men who had been made prisoners at the action of Perambaukum _ib._
1785. The regiment stationed at Madras _ib._
1786. The numerical title changed from Seventy-third to SEVENTY-FIRST Regiment _ib._
1787. Stationed at Wallajohabad and Chingleput 35
1789. Major-General the Honorable William Gordon appointed colonel of the regiment _ib._
1790. Hostilities commenced by Tippoo Saib 36
” The regiment marched towards Trichinopoly _ib._
1791. Reviewed by General the Earl Cornwallis 39
” Capture of _Bangalore_ by the British 41
” Capture of _Nundydroog_ by the British 45
” ---- of _Outredroog_, _Ram Gurry_, and _Sheria Gurry_ 47
1792. Second advance of the British towards _Seringapatam_ _ib._
” Peace concluded with Tippoo Saib, and his two sons delivered as hostages 50
1793. The French revolution, and declaration of war by the National Convention against Great Britain and Holland _ib._
” The flank companies engaged in the siege and capture of _Pondicherry_ 52
1794. Contemplated expedition against the Mauritius 52
” The design relinquished, and march of the regiment to Tanjore _ib._
1795. Holland united to France, and styled the Batavian Republic _ib._
” The flank companies embarked for Ceylon _ib._
1796. The regiment marched to Wallajohabad _ib._
1797. The regiment inspected by Major-General Clarke, and complimentary order on the occasion _ib._
” Authorized to bear the word “HINDOOSTAN” on the regimental colour and appointments _ib._
1800. Marched from Stirling, and embarked for Ireland 55
1803. Major-General Sir John Francis Cradock, K.B., appointed colonel of the regiment _ib._
1804. A second battalion added to the regiment _ib._
1805. The first battalion embarked on a secret expedition under Major-General Sir David Baird 57
” Surrender of the colony to the British 59
” Authorized to bear the words “CAPE OF GOOD HOPE” on the regimental colour and appointments _ib._
