Historical Record of the Fifty-sixth, or the West Essex Regiment of Foot Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1755, and of its subsequent services to 1844.

"Historical Record of the Fifty-sixth, or the West Essex Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is an early nineteenth century detailed historical account that follows the Fifty-sixth Regiment of Foot from their establishment in 1755 through their campaigns in 1844. This document recounts the battles, accomplishments, and bravery of the soldiers who comprised the regiment with an emphasis on military history and the development of British regiments. The book begins by establishing the regiment's creation within a tense geopolitical climate, especially concerning foreign claims in what would become North America. It mentions both the command to begin the regiment under Lord Charles Manners and their early military experiences, such as their role in the siege of the Moro fort during the storming of the Havannah in 1762, setting a tone of strength and a focus on military customs that defined the regiment's service to the country.