RAILTON, J. (JOHN).

The Army's Regulator, or the British Monitor. Discovering I. the frequent Infringements upon his Majesty's Articles of War, and Military Acts of Parliament; or the various Enormities in modern Practice. II. A Vindication of the Sword. III. how the Government may save 40704 l. a Year, by Fagots; and considerably upwards of 100000 l. a Year, by just regularity in furnishing his Majesty's forces with sufficient Horse, Arms, Accoutrements, Cloathing, &c.

London, W. Smith, 1738. Contemp. full calf. Raised bands. A paperlabel pasted on spine. Some cracking of leather along joints, especially at upper compartment. Gilt borders on covers. Spine rubbed. Stamp on foot of title-page. Title-page in red/black. XXIV,149 pp. Scattered brownspots.

John Railton lists here many scandalous malpractices everywhere in the army, but he was obstructed by his officers and even by theSecretary of the War.

Order-nr.: 56436