7 April 1879: Deserter from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of John Jarratt, [Reg. No:] 211 85th Foot; [born:] Creak, Norfolk; [trade] labourer; [age] 30; [size:] 5[ft] 7[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] hazel; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 28 February 1879 [at] Aldershot; [marks & remarks:] supposed gone to Oxford