Citation - Newport Gazette: 1777.06.26

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Index Entry French horns, Hessian, among troops sent to America 
Location London 
Citation
NG.777.019
26 Jun 1777:21,22 (24)
London, Feb. 6.  Lord North presented to the House the
following convention between his Majesty and the Landgrave
of Hesse Cassel: . . . [Detailed articles for augmenting the
Hessian Chasseurs in service in America. 
Staff. . . [List of Officers and staff]
One troop of Horse.
Captain and his servant. 4 Lieutenants and their servants, 4
Second Lieutenants and their servants. 2 Serjeants. 2
Quartermasters. 10 Corporals. 1 Surgeon. 3 Trumpeters. 150
Chasseurs. 1 Serjeant of the Ammunition Carriage.
One Company of Foot.
. . . [List of Officers and Staff.]
10 Corporals. 1 Surgeon. 1 French Horn. 150 Chasseurs. . . .
Therefore the new augmentation consists of . . . 4 Surgeons,
3 Trumpeter. 9 French horns. . . .


Generic Title Newport Gazette 
Date 1777.06.26 
Publisher Howe, John 
City, State Newport, RI 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0031802
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