Anne: Table III. Commissions &c. in the Army

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Table III. Commissions &c. In The Army.

See the Table for 1702 (Cal. of S.P. Anne, 1702–3, pp. 360–1) for explanatory note. In this table the entries in the several entry books are not reduced to chronological order, but are kept together, and calendared, in the order in which they are entered in the original books. Unless otherwise stated, the commissions or notes are dated at St. James', but in many cases the notes of commissions do not state the place at which they were dated.
From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 170; the full commissions countersigned by Lord Secretary Nottingham.
7 Jan. Brigadier General Francis Langston, major-general. Colonel Robert Echlin, Colonel Henry Cunningham, Colonel Daniel Harvey and Colonel Ventris Colenbine, all brigadiers-general (all n.c.). P. 123.
15 Jan. William Lord North and Grey, colonel, in succession to Sir B. Granville (n.c.). P. 125.
11 Jan. List of Commissions despatched for Brigadier-General Ventris Colenbine's (fn. 1) Regiment.
Samuel Babington, captain-lieutenant.
Frankland, Fenn, Tyssinier, Connock and Saile, lieutenants respectively to Captains John Portlock, Daniel McNeal, Ventris Colenbine, Francis Colenbine and Timothy Hartegen.
Radcliff Bradley, Edward Colenbine, William Bearefort, Layton, Henry Winchcomb, Isaac Warner, Lewis Jones, Philip Beard and Allen, ensigns respectively to Captains F. Colenbine, D. McNeal, A. Hunt, Collier, Portlock, Southwell, V. Colenbine, the colonel's own company, and Lieutenant-Colonel J. Rivers.
Benjamin Smith, chaplain; Peter Campbell, quarter-master; Andrew Graham, second-lieutenant (grenadiers) to Captain Vachell; Thomas Brown, major of foot (brevet), and William Bradley as captain of foot (brevet). P. 125.
John Bennett, captain in same (n.c.). P. 126.
29 Jan. Captain John Powell, major of foot and to take rank accordingly (n.c.). P. 127.
11 Feb. John, Lord Cutts, lieutenant-general of all the forces. Usual form (c.). Pp. 128, 129.
Same. Lords Teviot and Portmore and Major-Generals Earle, Stewart, Lumley and Ramsey, all lieutenant-generals (all n.c.). P. 129.
15 Jan. Andrews Windsor, captain in Romney's foot guards, in succession to Lord North and Grey. Rank as lieutenant-colonel of foot (n.c.). P. 130.
16 Feb. John Slack, lieutenant to Captain Piercy Kirk in Belasyse's regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
John Hawkshead, quartermaster in same (n.c.). Ibid.
James Bigot, captain-lieutenant in same. (n.c.). Ibid.
24 Feb. Guy Morin, exempt and eldest captain of the first troop of Horse Guards, commanded by Joost, Earl of Albermarle in the room of Captain James Bringfield (n.c.). Ibid.
John Crew, clerk, chaplain of Sheerness Garrison (c.). P. 131.
27 Feb. In Viscount Shannon's Marines:—
Francis Billingsley, second-lieutenant in Major Thomas Markham's company. Robert Smith, first lieutenant in Captain Jarvis Holland's company. Richard Gibson, surgeon to the regiment (all n.c.). P. 132.
1 Mar. Francis Cole, to succeed Colonel William Cadogan as captain in Brigadier General Robert Echlin's regiment of Dragoons (n.c.). Ibid.
9 Mar. Colonel Robert Murray, brigadier-general over all the foot (n.c.). P. 133.
27 Feb. David, Lord Portmore, colonel in succession to Sir Henry Belasyse, and captain of a company (n.c.). Ibid.
Major William Hopton, lieutenant-colonel of Colonel Handasyd's regiment of foot, and captain of a company therein (n.c.). P. 133.
Henry Piers, major and captain in same (n.c.). Ibid.
Charles Howard, captain in Brigadier General Robert Echlin's regiment of Dragoons (n.c.). Ibid.
1 Mar. Richard Legh, cornet in Captain Francis Byng's troop in the Earl of Oxford's horse guards (n.c.). P. 135.
13 Mar. Duke of Northumberland, to command the Royal regiment of Horse Guards, lately commanded by Aubrey, Earl of Oxford (c.). Pp. 136–7.
23 Mar. Robert Dalzell, major of foot in the absence of the field officers in the town and garrison of Portsmouth (c.). Pp. 139, 140.
1 Ap. William Stevenadge, gentleman, quartermaster of the 2nd Foot Guards (n.c.). P. 144.
17 Mar. Nicholas Sankey, colonel of the regiment lately commanded by Colonel Richard Coot[e] in Ireland; with a company (n.c.). Ibid.
25 Mar. Nicholas Bissett, ensign in Corker's company of Colonel Meredith's regiment of foot in Ireland. Pp. 144–5.
Charles Ogleby, ensign in the colonel's company in same (n.c.). P. 145.
9 Ap. Clement Nevill, captain in Colonel James Stanhope's regiment in Ireland, in succession to — Corneille (c.). Pp. 147, 148.
26 Ap. Duke of Grafton, captain of a troop of horse, and take his rank accordingly (n.f.). P. 148.
1 May. William Caldwell, quartermaster to Captain Tooke's company in the Duke of Northumberland's Royal regiment of Horse Guards (n.c.). P. 150.
Arthur, Earl of Donegal, brigadier of all the foot in the Queen's service (n.c.). Ibid.
10 Ap. List of Officers in the new raised regiment of foot commanded by Colonel William Evans.
Colonel Evans; Lieutenant-Colonel Jos. Churchill; Major Lord Lucas.
Captains: Laugh[lin] McKean, Francis Alexander, James Foulk, George Groves, Jos. Ferrers, William Courtney, Thomas Foxon, William Taylor, Richard Jeffrys.
Lieutenants: Thomas Leigh (captain-lieutenant), Henry Cropp, Richard Smith, Edward Orfeur, John Dalmas and William Daws, grenadiers; Humfrey Poole, John Griffin, Hugh Dorrell, Andrew Johnson, Nicholas Forster, Foulke Cheshire, Henry Palmer.
Ensigns: Jeffry Gibbons, Charles Muns, Luke Dunton, Russell, Patrick Drew, James Evans, William Harlackenden, — Howard, George Newman, — St. Leger, Sir Gilbert Gerrard.
Zachary Wells, chaplain; William Francis, surgeon.
James Evans, adjutant; James Wilks, quartermaster. P. 158.
1 May. Captain John Blake, major in Colonel Livesay's regiment of foot, and captain of a company in same (n.c.). P. 161.
10 Ap. Richard George, colonel of a regiment of foot, to be forthwith raised in Ireland for our service; and likewise captain of a company in same (n.c.). P. 174.
Thomas Pearce, for same and same (n.c.). Ibid.
9 Aug. John Yarborough, Esq., captain to an additional company to be forthwith raised for the service and added to Colonel James Stanhope's regiment (n.c.). Ibid.
Same. Francis Hare, M.A., chaplain of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. In form of a military commission (c.). P. 175.
16 Aug. Mainhard, Duke of Schonburg, (fn. 2) captain-general and commanderin-chief of all the forces, being sent or hereafter to be sent into Portugal. Power to prescribe rules for conduct of officers and men, and punish offenders after sentence of a court-martial. Power to hold, and execute the sentences of, such courts. Power to reprieve. Power to fill vacancies in officers' places; his nominees to hold office till the Queen's pleasure be known. All usual authorities of a commander-in-chief (c.). Pp. 175–177.
9 Aug. Colonel Walter Hamilton, Lieutenant-Governor of St. Christopher's, with power, in case of death &c. of Governor Codrington, of the "Leeward Caribbee Islands," to execute all powers and authorities contained in his (Codrington's) commission and present or future instructions so far as regards St. Christopher. To take orders from Colonel Codrington, or his successor (c.). Pp. 177–178.
Colonel— Hill, adjutant-general of all the forces sent or to be sent into Portugal under the Duke of Schonberg (fn. 2) and Leinster (c.). Pp. 178–179.
Roger Davis, captaincy in the newly-raised company to be added to David, Lord Portmore's regiment of foot (n.c.). P. 179.
John Philips, lieutenancy to Captain Davis in same (n.c.). Ibid.
Richard Edwards, ensigncy to Captain Davis in same (n.c.). Ibid.
Simon Lee, same in Yarborough's company of Stanhope's regiment (n.c.). Ibid.
D. Drolenvaux lieutenant to Captain Yarborough (n.c.). P. 180.
4 Sept. Daniel Sadler, agent for transporting the forces which, now in Holland, are to be transported thence to Portugal, and the forces sent [from England] with them, with duty to take care of them in Portugal. To take orders from the Queen or the commissioners of transport at home (c.). Pp. 180–181.
11 Oct. Duke of Ormond, colonel and captain in a regiment of horse which is to be forthwith raised in Ireland (n.c.). P. 181.
1 Sept. Alexander Innes, chaplain-general of the forces sent or to be sent into Portugal. In form of a military commission (c.). Pp. 183, 184.
Same. Dr. Peter Amyott, physician-general to same (n.c.). P. 184.
Same. Isaac Rambaud to be surgeon-general to same (n.c.). Ibid.
22 Oct. —Llewellyn, commissary-general to same (n.c.). Ibid.
7 Oct. James Dambon, adjutant to Colonel Daniel Harvey's regiment of horse (n.c.). Ibid.
1 Oct. George Pringle, to be surgeon to same (n.c.). P. 185.
22 Nov. Brigadier William Lloyd, quartermaster-general of the forces sent or to be sent to Portugal (c.). Pp. 185, 186.
20 Nov. Colonel Frederick Sybourg, adjutant-general of same (n.c.). Ibid.
24 June. John Bennett, to be captain of the company late Captain Timothy Hartegan's in Colonel James Rivers's regiment of foot. (n.c.). Ibid.
From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 171; the full commissions countersigned by Hedges.
7 Jan. Thomas Lord Raby; brigadier-general (c.). Pp. 105, 106.
Ventris Colenbine, Esq.; to succeed Captain Richard Temple as captain in Colenbine's regiment (n.c.). P. 106.
2 Jan. John Pratt, captain (in succession to Captain G. Normans) in Major-General Thomas Earle's regiment of foot (n.c.). P. 107.
6 Jan. Henry Durrell, captain in Romney's Foot Guard (n.c.). P. 110.
14 Jan. Bloom William, lieutenant to Captain Mullins in Colonel Edward Foxe's regiment of marines. Ibid.
21 Jan. Notes of Commissions in Major-Gen. Erle's regiment of foot.
Richard Hawley to succeed Captain Richard Prater as captain.
Sankey Godfrey to succeed Captain Ambrose Edgworth as captain.
Francis Savage to succeed Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Freke as captain.
Richard Wills, captain-lieutenant in Major-General Erle's company.
Thomas Holland, lieutenant in Captain W. Morgan's company.
Lucy Craven, lieutenant in Captain Leonard Cradock's company.
William Calvert, lieutenant in Captain Sankey Godfrey's company.
William Mercer, ensign in Captain John Pratt's company.
—Bentley, ensign in Captain Godfrey's company.
Arthur Hubbard, ensign in Captain John Simons' company.
Edward Hopkins, ensign in Captain George Freke's company.
William Mew, ensign in Major Robert Carey's company.
Charles Gookin, quartermaster.
Thirteen separate notes. Pp. 111–113.
20 Jan. James Rivers, Esq., and Peter Bristoll, Esq., to command and take rank as colonels of foot (both n.b.). P. 113.
25 Jan. — Hobsonn, second lieutenant in Lieutenant-Colonel Rabesnier's company in Viscount Shannon's marines (n.c.). P. 114.
20 Jan. William Lesley, lieutenant in—'s company in the Earl of Donegall's regiment (n.c.). P. 116.
2 Feb. Thomas Stringer, captain of the company in the Queen's regiment of foot (Seymour's), whereof Captain Henry Durell was captain (n.c.). Ibid.
4 Feb. Thomas Blake, surgeon to the Tower of London (c.). Ibid.
10 Feb. Thomas Stratham, captain in Lord Lucas' regiment of foot, in succession to Captain Edward Shadwell (n.c.). P. 117.
Samuel Francis to take rank as a captain of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
1 Feb. Richard White, cornet of the company whereof Major H. Kelly was captain in the Queen's regiment of dragoons (Lloyd's) (n.c.). P. 118.
11 Feb. Rothwell Stow, second lieutenant in Knight's company of Saunderson's marines (n.c.). Ibid.
25 Jan. John Boyle to succeed Captain Robert Swift as captain in Viscount Shannon's regiment of marines (n.c.). Ibid.
8 Feb. Alexander Chock, second-lieutenant in Captain J. Holland's company in Viscount Shannon's marines (n.c.). Ibid.
17 Feb. Samuel Weaver, exempt and eldest captain of the second troop of Horse Guards (Ormond's) (n.c.). Ibid.
17 Feb. Edmund Smith, brigadier and eldest lieutenant of same (n.c.). P. 119.
30 Jan. Charles Lavally, captain in Lieutenant-General Bellasyse's regiment in succession to Captain John Bickerstaff (n.c.). Ibid.
18 Feb. John Moody, lieutenant in the independent company of Captain Michael Richards in Newfoundland (n.c.). Ibid.
14 Jan. Stephen Piper, captain in succession to Lieutenant-Colonel Gillery in Romney's Foot Guards. Rank as lieutenant-colonel (n.c.). Ibid.
18 Feb. John Philbrigg, gent., to be lieutenant in Lieutenant-Colonel Piper's company in the same (n.c.). Ibid.
Philip Tolbor, to be ensign in Lieutenant-Colonel Thos. King's company in same (n.c.). Ibid., p. 120.
19 Feb. Alexander Deane, ensign to Lieutenant-Colonel John Bristow in the 1st (Romney's) Foot Guards. (n.c.). Ibid.
Thomas Brerewood, solicitor to same (c.). Ibid.
8 Feb. Alexander Wilson, surgeon to Colonel George Villiers' regiment of marines (n.c.). Ibid.
25 Feb. In Major-General George Cholmondeley's troop of Grenadier Guards:—
Captain Richard Waring, major, with rank as eldest major of horse.
Robert Jackson, lieutenant, with rank as a captain.
Richard Morley, guidon and eldest captain.
Peter Devaux, sub-lieutenant, with rank as eldest lieutenant of horse.
Robert Shirley, adjutant, with rank as eldest lieutenant of horse (all n.c.). P. 123.
2 Mar. Charles, Earl of Arran, captain and colonel of the 3rd troop of Horse Guards, in succession to Richard, Earl Rivers (n.c.). Ibid.
William Cadogan, Esq., colonel of a regiment of horse, in succession to Earl of Arran, and captain of a troop (n.c.). P. 137.
6 Mar. George Purdon, captain of foot in Lord Lucas' regiment, in succession to Captain Robert Cecill (n.c.). P. 138.
8 Mar. George Blakeney, major in Villiers' regiment of foot (b.). Ibid.
25 Feb. George Ord, captain in Captain 'Abington's place in Colonel Saunderson's regiment of marines (n.c.). P. 140.
Same. Daniel Vauclen, second lieutenant to Captain Walter Pallester in same (n.c.). Ibid.
9 Mar. Thomas Brooke, second lieutenant in Colonel Thomas Saunderson's own company in his regiment of marines (n.c.). Ibid.
6 Mar. Henry Blunt, to succeed Captain and Lieutenant-Colonel John Bristow as captain in the 1st Foot Guards, with rank as lieutenant-colonel (n.c.). P. 140.
Same. John Wolfe, to succeed Captain Henry Blunt as captain in Colonel Edward Leigh's regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
3 Mar. Captain George Granville, governor and captain of Pendennis Castle and garrison (c.). P. 141.
5 Mar. Roger Elliott, colonel of a regiment of foot to be forthwith raised for her Majesty's service, and captain of a company therein (n.c.). P. 142.
In the 1st (Earl of Romney's) Foot Guards:—
3 Mar. Francis Godfrey, captain in 1st Foot Guards, in succession to Lieutenant-Colonel and Captain William Evans. Rank as lieutenant-colonel (n.c.). Ibid.
15 Feb. Henry Desoney, captain in Lieutenant-Colonel Chichester Wreys' company (n.c.). P. 143.
8 Mar. George Chudleigh, ensign in the colonel's own company (n.c.). Ibid.
10 Mar. William Symonds, ensign in Captain and Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Withers' company (n.c.). Ibid.
17 Mar. Harvey Westenholme, ensign in Colonel Shrympton's company (n.c.). Ibid.
8 Mar. Andrew Pancier, cornet in Captain Croft's troop of Raby's dragoons. (n.c.). Ibid.
15 Mar. In the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (commanded by Sir Charles Hara):—
Gervase Parker, captain in succession to James Lucas. Thomas Bridall, captain-lieutenant in the colonel's company. John Ramsey, first lieutenant in the grenadier company, commanded by Captain Ralph Turner. Richard Baynes, second lieutenant of grenadiers. James Hara, lieutenant to Captain Daniel Negus. Richard Harcourt, lieutenant to Captain Edward Fitzpatrick. Samuel Burbidge to be quartermaster (all n.c.). P. 144.
Same. Gilbert Nicholetts, lieutenant in Newton's company of grenadiers in the 1st Foot Guards (n.c.). P. 145.
25 Mar. Captain Thomas Chivers to succeed Captain Joshua Churchill as captain in the Prince Consort's regiment of foot (n.c.). P. 146.
27 Mar. William Peachy, lieutenant in Russell's company of the 1st Foot Guards, with rank as captain (n.c.). Ibid.
5 Ap. — Herbert, quartermaster to Brigadier William Seymour's regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
24 Feb. Gregory Beake, ensign in Colonel Peyton's company in the Prince's regiment of foot (n.c.). P. 147.
Thomas Pope, ensign in Captain Hetley's company in same (n.c.). Ibid.
In Lord Lucas' regiment of foot:—
6 Mar. Charles Buck, lieutenant to Captain William Rutter. Thomas Hassall, quartermaster (both n.c.). Ibid.
25 Mar. James Coughlane, to succeed Captain Richard Fitzpatrick, as captain in the Royal Regiment of Fuziliers (n.c.). Ibid.
25 Mar. Andrew Fitzpatrick, second lieutenant in the colonel's company in same (n.c.). P. 148.
4 Ap. Peter Sandys, cornet in Stainforth's troop in the Queen's Dragoons (Brigadier William Lloyd) (n.c.). Ibid.
1 Ap. David Pain, gentleman, ensign in Keymish's company in Stanhope's regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
5 Ap. William Gardner, first lieutenant to Captain Brereton in Saunderson's marines (n.c.). Ibid.
Joseph Mason, second lieutenant in same (n.c.). Ibid.
25 Mar. Richard Halloway, second lieutenant in Major John Aspin's company in Mordaunt's regiment of marines (n.c.). P. 149.
1 Ap. John Bland, clerk, chaplain to Viscount Teviot's dragoons. (n.c.). Ibid.
10 Ap. Gabriel Hale, Esq., captain, in succession to LieutenantColonel Henry Edgeworth in the 2nd regiment of Foot Guards (Lord Cutts') (n.c.). P. 151.
15 Ap. Thomas White, gentleman, second lieutenant in the grenadier company (Captain Harrison's) in the Prince Consort's regiment of foot (n.c.). P. 155.
17 Ap. — Caldicot, gentleman, ensign in Captain Chivers' regiment in same (n.c.). P. 156.
15 Ap. James Bygott, Esq., captain in Lord Portmore's foot, in succession to Captain Edward Soames (n.c.). P. 161.
Roger Davis, captain-lieutenant in same (n.c.). Ibid.
Duncan Robertson, lieutenant in same (n.c.). Ibid.
24 Ap. Peter Beauvoir, lieutenant in Turner's company in the Royal Fusiliers (Hara's) (n.c.). Ibid.
1 Ap. Samuel Horsey, Esq., exempt and eldest lieutenant in the 3rd (Earl of Arran's) troop of Horse Guards (n.c.). P. 162.
10 Ap. List of Commissions for the regiment of foot to be forthwith raised, commanded by Colonel Roger Elliot.
Colonel Roger Elliot.
Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Soame.
Major James Granville.
Captains: Herbert Lawrence (gren. (fn. 3) ), William Maidman, John Gumbleton, Charles Copsey, — Flemington, Henry Smalman, Henry Townsend, James Desromanes.
Lieutenants: John Monger (captain-lieutenant), Roger Lawrence, George Snow, Charles Thurston, Henry Lockwood (gren. (fn. 4) ), John Markendal (gren.), Duncan Mackenzie, Peter Debrieu, John Darke, Gerard Russell, James Chamberlain, Salter Coale, Peter Warburton.
Ensigns: Parston Knevet, Robert Lowther, John Harvey, John Reading, Fabian Philips, Abram Elliot, John Harris, Edward Hooper, Alexander Fleming, John Inglis, Henry Barker, Edward D'Auvergne, chaplain; John Winyard, adjutant; Robert Perryman, quartermaster; John Bond, surgeon. P. 162.
14 Feb. In the first troop of Horse Guards (Albemarle's):—
John Julian, brigadier and eldest lieutenant. William Needham, adjutant and lieutenant. James Batson, sub-brigadier and eldest cornet (all n.c.). P. 163.
14 Ap. Thomas Pulteney, to take rank and command as colonel of horse (n.b.).
Mem.—This commission was renewed by order of the Duke of Marlborough, and bore date 11 March, 170½ (details).
24 Ap. Richard Humphries, captain in Stanhope's regiment in succession to Captain Embree (n.c.). Ibid.
Same. Charles Fielding, lieutenant to Captain Francis Collingwood in Stanhope's regiment (n.c.). P. 164.
In Col. Harry Mordaunt's foot:—
14 May. Henry Mordaunt, lieutenant in Benedict's company. Henry Kennersly, ensign in Mordaunt's company (both n.c.). Ibid.
5 May. Thomas Garth, Esq., command and rank as colonel of foot (n.c.). P. 176.
10 June. Anthony Bishop, gent., ensign to Captain Thomas Sumner in Colonel Harry Mordaunt's regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
Thomas Bridall, to succeed Captain M. Rawdon as captain in the Royal Fusiliers (Sir C. Hara's) (n.c.). P. 178.
John Cooke, captain-lieutenant in same, and Thomas Collier, lieutenant in Captain James Coughlane's company (both n.c.). Ibid.
Henry Mordaunt, to succeed Captain Richard Pye as captain (n.c.). Ibid.
12 July. James Garth, gent., ensign to Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Dore's company in Lord Lucas's regiment of foot (n.c.). P. 192.
29 July. John Scott, gent., lieutenant to captain John Sloughter's company in the Prince's regiment of foot, commanded by Lieutenant-General Charles Churchill (n.c.). Ibid.
30 July. Lewis Belleau, Esq., to command and take rank as lieutenantcolonel of horse (n.c.). Ibid.
30 July. William Okey, surgeon, surgeon to the Royal regiment of Fusiliers commanded by Sir Charles Hara (n.c.). P. 194.
17 Ap. Isaac Smyth, to be fort major of the fort and blockhouse of West Tilbury (n.c.). Ibid.
16 Aug. George Read, lieutenant in Lieutenant-Colonel John Sydney's company in the 1st Foot Guards. Rank as captain (n.c.). P. 202.
Same. List of Commissions renewed for the Royal regiment of Scots Dragoons, commanded by Thomas, Viscount Tiviot [Teviot].
Colonel, Viscount Tiviot. (fn. 5)
Lieutenant-Colonel John, Lord Hay.
Captains: Andrew Agnew, John Stewart, Thomas Young.
[Lieutenants:] Ninian Boyd (captain-lieutenant), Thomas Mallard, Patrick Robertson, William Douglas.
[Ensigns:] John Fornier, William Crawford.
Adjutant, Archibald Wilson.
Surgeon, James Nisbet. Ibid.
8 Sept. John Hollingsworth, adjutant to Brigadier Lloyd's regiment of dragoons (n.c.). P. 203.
Thomas Lywood, quartermaster to Colonel Stanhope's regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
9 Sept. James Ferguson, brigadier of all the foot employed or to be employed in the service (c.). Ibid.
5 Oct. Edward Hastings, captain and commander of Upnor Castle in Kent, vice Edward Rows, deceased, together with the two batteries or sconces called the James and Middleton batteries near thereto (c.). P. 204.
14 Oct. John Lloyd, gent., ensign to Captain McLean in Colonel Evans' regiment of foot (n.c.). P. 205.
23 Sept. Richard Beck to be quartermaster of same (n.c.). Ibid.
8 Nov. Arthur Booth, to rank as a captain of foot (b.). P. 217.
2 Nov. James Rivers, Esq., colonel of the regiment of foot lately commanded by Colonel Ventris Colenbine, deceased (n.c.). Ibid.
8 Nov. John Blinman, surgeon to Colonel William Evans' regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
Charles Markland, lieutenant in Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Worthewell's company of Sir Charles Hara's Royal regiment of Fusiliers (n.c.). Ibid.
25 Oct. John Shorter, lieutenant in Captain Christopher Sympson's company in same (n.c.). Ibid.
25 Nov. Thomas Wearg, lieutenant in Lieutenant-Colonel John Hobart's company in the Coldstreams. (fn. 6) Rank as captain (n.c.). P. 218.
William Grey, ensign in the company of Invalides in Tynmouth Castle, commanded by Captain Thomas Lloyd (n.c.). Ibid.
Samuel Gibson, lieutenant in same (n.c.). Ibid.
9 Dec. Francis Williamson, lieutenant in Lieutenant-Colonel Gabriel Hale's company of the Coldstreams. Rank as captain (n.c.). Ibid.
4 Dec. Henry Wood, lieutenant in Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Revett's company in same (n.c.). Ibid.
11 Dec. William Stanhope, lieutenant to Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Bissett in same. Rank as captain (n.c.). P. 219.
Cornelius Swann, adjutant of same (n.c.). Ibid.
30 Nov. John, Lord Mordaunt, captain in succession to LieutenantColonel Hussey in the 1st Foot Guards (Romney's) (n.c.). P. 221.
20 Dec. James Holford, ensign in Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Salisbury's company of the Coldstreams (n.c.). Ibid.
1 Dec. Edward Jones, Esq., lieutenant-colonel of Colonel Thomas Whetham's regiment of foot and captain of a company in the same (n.c.). Ibid.
25 Dec. In Major-General Cholmondeley's troop of Grenadier Guards:—
Richard Warring. Esq., lieutenant and lieutenant-colonel. Robert Dent, major; rank as eldest major. Robert Jackson, lieutenant of same; rank as eldest captain of horse.
Stephen St. Paul, guidon to same; rank as eldest captain of horse. Theodorus Smith, sub-lieutenant to same; rank as eldest lieutenant. Charles Pinckney. All n.c. P. 222.
Same. In Colonel Roger Elliot's foot:—
John Mongar, captain in succession to Captain John Gumbleton. Paston Knyvet, lieutenant to Captain John Mongar. John Wynyard, captain-lieutenant. Edward Bucknall, ensign in the colonel's company (all n.c.). P. 223.
31 Dec. George Carpenter, colonel of the Queen's Own Regiment of Dragoons, lately commanded by Brigadier William Lloyd; and captain of a troop in same (n.c.). Ibid.
21 Dec. Charles Thurston, lieutenant in Colonel Thomas Handesyde's regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
6 Oct. — Allison, to be quartermaster in Colonel Thomas Brudenell's regiment of foot (n.c.). Ibid.
15 Sept. Charles Churchill, general of foot (c.). P. 231.
From S.P. Dom., Entry Book 209; countersigned by Nottingham.
19 May. To Admiral Graydon, commander-in-chief of the convoy appointed to Newfoundland.
To command in chief all the forts and soldiers in Newfoundland, to supervise all their arms and stores, so as to give a good account of them when you return. Pp. 59, 60.

Footnotes

  • 1. Also spelt Columbine.
  • 2. The name is spelt in different ways.
  • 3. Gren.=Grenadiers. The entry makes it probable, but not quite certain, that those so marked here were officers in Grenadier companies.
  • 4. See note on last page.
  • 5. A note adds—Those struck through [and here set in italics] had the Queen's commission before.
  • 6. Usually called in the MS. "The Coldstreamer."