Whereas, we have thought fit to order a Highland regiment of foot to be forthwith raised under your command; : to consist of ten companies, of five serjeants, five corporals, two drummers, and one hundred private men in each company; with two pipers to the grenadier-company, besides commissioned officers. ...
Great Britain.War Office.
Barrington, William Wildman Barrington,Viscount,1717-1793.
[London : s.n.,
1778].
A true copy of the order issued by command of King George III authorising the Earl of Seaforth to raise "a Highland regiment of foot", which would later form the basis of the Seaforth Highlanders.
Order addressed to: Our right trusty and right well-beloved cousin, Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth ....
Caption title, with royal arms and "George R." at head of page.
Signed at foot of page: By His Majesty's command, Barrington. A true copy. M. Lewis.
ESTC
Seaforth, Kenneth Mackenzie, Earl of, 1744-1781.
Great Britain. Army. Seaforth Highlanders