Citation - Royal American Gazette: 1777.05.29

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Index Entry French horns, in Hesse Cassel, in Corps of Chasseurs 
Location Hesse Cassel 
Citation
RAG.777.058
29 May 1777:22 (20)
London, Feb. 6.  Lord North presented to the house the
following Convention between his Majesty and the Landgrave
of Hesse Cassel:
. . . [9 paragraphs, establishing requirements of the
troops]
Establishment of the whole corps of chasseurs.
Staff. . . 
One troop of horse. . . 1 Surgeon, 3 Trumpeters, 150
Chasseurs. . .
One company of foot. . . 1 Surgeon. 1 French Horn, . . .
Of this corps there is now already in America. . . 2
Surgeons, 6 French Horns. . .
Therefore the new augmentation consists of 1 Colonel and
Captain. . . 4 Surgeons. 3 trumpeters. 9 French Horns, . . .


Generic Title Royal American Gazette 
Date 1777.05.29 
Publisher Robertson, James 
City, State New York, PA 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0043430
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