An item dated Middelburg, Netherlands 27th July reported that the regiment marines of Douglas (1) was ordered to go to the province Zeeland. One battalion was to go to Vlissingen, Netherlands (2) to strengthen the garrison there, a second battalion was to be stationed on the island Schouwen and Noord-Beveland.
Notes
1. Robert Douglas (24 April 1727 Edinburgh, Scotland-30 December 1809 Zierikzee, Netherlands) commanded the marines regiment Douglas since 21 September 1768. In 1792 were none marines stationed in Vlissingen while the regiments Douglas and Westerlo were stationed at Grave, Tiel, Brielle and Hellevoetsluis. Regiment Marines Douglas was also known as Regiment Marines No. 19 and is on 1 July 1795 discontinued.
2. Vlissingen was the major naval base of the Admiralty of Zeeland.
