That your memorialist hath had the honour to serve His Majesty
upwards of twenty-five years, twelve of which as Captain in the
above Regiment and is now eldest in that Rank.
That he hath served in Flanders and elsewhere during all the last
war, some part of which he was employed as Major of Brigade,
and had a commission as such from General St. Clair, on the
expedition under his command in the year 1746.
May it therefore please your Excellency to lay his case before
His Majesty that he in his great wisdom may be graciously pleased
to promote him to the Rank of Major when an opportunity offers,
all which is humbly submitted.
To His Excellency, James Abercromby, Esqr., General and Commander
in Chief of all his Majesty’s forces in North America, etc.,
etc., etc.
The Memorial of Colonel Francis Grant, Commanding his Majesty’s
42nd Regiment of Foot.