When was it published?

April 9, 1778 in The Newport Gazette

Foreign News April 9, 1778

The Newport Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Sir William Erskine, Thomas Dundas, James Gordon, Sir James Murray, Boyd, David Kinloch, John Murray, George M. Murdoch, George Cumming, P. Tyler

Q: What keywords are associated?

Edinburgh Volunteers, Officers List, War Office, Military Appointments, Committee London

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

List of proposed officers for the Edinburgh Volunteers submitted to the War-Office for King George's approval, including Colonel Sir William Erskine and others; a committee travels to London to present the proposals.

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The following list of officers is handed about for the Edinburgh Volunteers, and is sent up to the War-Office for his Majesty's approbation, viz. Colonel Sir William Erskine. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Dundas, Major of the 65th regiment. 1st Major, James Gordon, Esq; of Ellon. 2d Major, Sir James Murray, Captain of the 57th regiment. Captains, -a- Boyd, David Kinloch, Lieutenant of the 71st regiment. John Murray, Lieutenant of the 69th regiment. George M. Murdoch, Royals. George Cumming, of the 59th regiment. P. Tyler, Ensign of the 57th regiment. A number of the Committee set off express for London this morning, to lay the proposals and list of officers before his Majesty.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Edinburgh Volunteers Officers List War Office Military Appointments Committee London

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir William Erskine Thomas Dundas James Gordon Sir James Murray Boyd David Kinloch John Murray George M. Murdoch George Cumming P. Tyler

Where did it happen?

Edinburgh

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Edinburgh

Key Persons

Sir William Erskine Thomas Dundas James Gordon Sir James Murray Boyd David Kinloch John Murray George M. Murdoch George Cumming P. Tyler

Event Details

List of officers for Edinburgh Volunteers handed about and sent to War-Office for approval: Colonel Sir William Erskine, Lt Col Thomas Dundas (Major 65th), 1st Major James Gordon of Ellon, 2d Major Sir James Murray (Capt 57th), Captains Boyd, David Kinloch (Lt 71st), John Murray (Lt 69th), George M. Murdoch (Royals), George Cumming (59th), P. Tyler (Ensign 57th). Committee sets off for London to present proposals and list to the King.