Historical record of the Eighty-Sixth, or the Royal County Down Regiment of Foot Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1793, and of its subsequent services to 1842.

"Historical Record of the Eighty-Sixth, or the Royal County Down Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written to celebrate the formation of the Eighty-Sixth Regiment in 1793 and its subsequent military service until 1842; it documents the regiment's formation during the period of the French Revolution, explains the structure of the regiment and its early recruitment, and aims to provide a comprehensive record of their service history, including important battles and distinctions earned, highlighting the bravery and achievements of the soldiers within the regiment, thus showcasing the lives of those who served and the challenges they overcame in various theaters of war.