Data on the staff and senior officers of the Kuressaare garrison battalion as of 1 January

The list compiled by the garrison commander records for each military man their rank, name, time served, records on service abroad, means of support during service, ability, vices such as drinking/gambling, foreign language and science ability, whether can make ends meet. For instance, regarding staff captain Hamilton, we learn he has been in the service for 21 years (5 of which in the service in England), is enthusiastic about service, has an open mind, does not drink or gamble, speaks English, has knowledge of arithmetic, geometry and geography, and does well financially.