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duced to the greatest distress. That they are ready to go 

 anywhere. That the regiment is completely appointed to 

 the full establishment of six troops of sixty men each, to- 

 gether with four field-pieces, with their harness, &c., 

 complete for a troop of flying artillery.' 



The memorial then begs for employment in the West 

 Indies, or in any other part of his Majesty's dominions, and 

 states, that in case more troops should be wanted Colonel 

 Thompson undertakes to raise a very fine battalion of 

 light infantry from amongst the men then serving in his 

 Majesty's provincial forces. 



On the 21st of March Sir Guy Carleton authorised and 

 empowered Colonel Thompson to raise four companies of 

 light infantry, consisting of one captain, one lieutenant, one 

 ensign, three sergeants, three corporals, two drummers, 

 and fifty-two privates each, to be attached to the King's 

 American Dragoons, the whole to be put on the British 

 establishment upon their embarking for the West Indies. 



He said, ' All officers, civil and military, particularly the 

 officers commanding provincal corps, and all others his 

 Majesty's liege subjects are hereby required to be aiding 

 and assisting to you and all concerned in the execution 

 of the above services, for which this shall be to you and to 

 them a sufficient warrant and authority.' 



The following paper is in Kumford's writing : 



