7 April 1879: Deserter from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of Thomas Flood, [Reg. No:] 1295, 79th Foot; [born:] St Martin’s, Middlesex; [trade] printer; [age] 20⅔; [size:] 5[ft] 5½[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] grey; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 27 February 1879 [at] Glasgow; [marks & remarks:] anchor above left wrist