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NM.771.005
12 Aug 1771:21, 22 (675)
London. . . The engaging Irish Catholics will effectually
rule the Irish regiments in the services of our inveterate
enemies, France and Spain. The regiment is to be formed in
the following manner: One colonel, 1 lieutenant colonel, 1
major of brigade: first battalion, Irish Catholics, 1
major, 7 captains, 8 lieutenants, 7 ensigns, 1 adjutant, 1
quartermaster, 28 cadets, 3 surgeons, 21 serjeants, 21
corporals, 30 drums and fifes, and 700 private men; second
battalion, German protestants, and the third battalion Swiss
protestants, of the same numbers.
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