The measure was highly unpopular and served more to bolster recruitment to the yeomanry, based on the general belief that the legislation would be suspended if enough volunteers came forward; that year 31 new troops were raised, and by 1799 there were 206 yeomanry troops.
The legislation would be suspended. Enough volunteers came forward. The measure was highly unpopular. This was based on the general belief this. The measure served more. This was to bolster recruitment to the yeomanry. This was based on the general belief this. That year 31 new troops were raised. There were 206 yeomanry troops. This was by 1799.