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historical records of the
Philipps.[1] The date of formation and authority for the Establishment are contained in the accompanying letter:[2]
“George R.
“Our Will and Pleasure is, that this our establishment of our Regiment of Foot, commanded by our trusty and well-beloved Colonel, Richard Phillips, and for the garrisons of Annapolis Royal and Placentia do commence and take place from the 25th day of August last inclusive, from which time all former establishments for our eight Independent Companies and Garrisons at Annapolis Royal and Placentia are to cease and determine.
“Given at our Court at St. James, this 10th day of January, 1717-18 (1718). In the fourth year of our Reign.
| “By His Majesty’s Command, | ||
| Stanhope. | G. Baillie. | |
| Torrington. | Thos. Micklethwaite. | |
| J. Wallop.” | ||
The establishment of the Regiment was fixed as follows:[3]
| Richard Phillips as Colonel. | ||
| staff: | ||
| 1 Lt. Colonel | 1 Quarter-Master | 1 Chaplain |
| 1 Major | 1 Surgeon | 1 Drum Major |
| 1 Adjutant | 1 Surgeon mate | |
| 8 Companies of 35 privates in each | Total : | |
| 2 Companies of 34 privates in each | 434 officers and men. | |
| A company to consist of— | ||
| 1 Captain | 1 Ensign | 2 Corporals |
| 1 Lieutenant | 2 Sergeants | 1 Drummer |
| And 34 or 35 Privates. | ||
| One Company to be a Grenadier Company. | ||
- ↑ See Biographical Notices in Appendix.
- ↑ Colonel Philipps’s name is spelt in various ways, but he signs himself “R. Philipps.” This spelling, which is in use in the family at the present day, has therefore been adopted in these Records, except in extracts, where the original orthography has been retained.
- ↑ War Office Establishment Book in Public Record Office, London.
