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[Manuscript noting the succession of officers for 80th and 82nd foot]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.402 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: circa 1778-1781 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Includes details related to the British 80th and 82nd Regiments. Reports that Mr. Stapleton purchased the Captain Lieutenancy in the 17 Dragoons, and Captain Lieutenant Tyler assumed the position of the late Captain Maxwell, who died at Bristol. States that ensign George Stewart purchased Mr. Graham's Lieutenancy, and ensign George Walker Stewart succeeded Lieutenant Snodgrass. Relates that the Duke of Hamilton was nominated as an ensign.

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