§ 87. Mr. CAUTLEYasked how many horses supplied to the First London Brigade Field Artillery have died since 1760 they were stationed at Maresfield Park, Sussex; how many horses have been sold at Uckfield and neighbouring markets during the same period, and the prices realised for the same; and what was the average cost of the horses supplied to those troops?
Mr. BAKEROut of a total of 573 horses supplied to the First London Field Artillery Brigade, while stationed at Maresfield Park, Sussex, five horses died, six were destroyed, and thirteen were cast and sold. The average cost to the public was £45 per horse, and the casting value of the thirteen horses disposed of was £10 per horse.
§ Mr. BUTCHERCan the hon. Gentleman say for what reasons these horses died?