Historical Record of the Sixty-first, or the South Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1758, and of its subsequent services to 1844.

"Historical Record of the Sixty-first, or the South Gloucestershire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a record of the 61st Regiment's formation in 1758 to its services through 1844, capturing the valor and sacrifices of its soldiers. It begins with notes on text formatting and a General Orders announcement from 1836 that emphasizes the essential task of maintaining comprehensive records of military service to document the regiments' actions. A preface highlights the significance of recording military history as a source of inspiration for future generations and to educate the public.