Ladies and Gentlemen,

In my research on Scharnhorst, I've noticed that finances played a major role in the life of an officer. As a company-grade officer, Lieutenant Scharnhorst could not marry until he provided proof he could support a wife and family, especially when the army was on campaign. It also seems from his correspondence that there was a major difference between the salaries of officers, depending on their branch of service. For example, he states in one letter that a major of cavalry gets paid more than a major of artillery. Then there are salary supplements. The ones he mentions are those that come with teaching at the artillery school and being the General Quartermaster-Lieutenant.

My question is: Were there any standards in the Hanoverian army with respect to rank, branch of service, salary, supplements, et al? Can anyone recommend sources on this subject, so I can clarify this in my study?

Thanks again for your continuing support. Have a great weekend!

Take care and God bless!

Chuck White