7 April 1879: Deserter from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of Charles Taylor, [Reg. No:] 1248, 37th Foot; [born:] Barnstaple; [trade] groom; [age] 25; [size:] 5[ft] 7½[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] grey; [face:] fair; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 2 March 1879 [at] Devonport; [marks & remarks:] tattooed on left arm