The military used monthly returns which reported on the strength of each regiment, including total numbers of
men present, absent, sick, or on extra daily duty, as well as giving a report
of officers and some categories of enlisted men. They were a very useful and effective
planning tool in eighteenth-century combat operations and are still in
practical use throughout today's armed forces.
Reporting from Stratford, Connecticut in the winter month of December, Colonel Simon Fraser's 78th Grenadier Company is garrisoned at the heart of regiment headquarters.
The Present Strength of the Companey
Capt'n: 1
Lieuts: 2
Sarjts: 4
Drums: 2
Rank & file: 95
Supernumeraries present: 12
Women Victualled with the Companey: 7
Lieut. Cuthbarts Servant belonging to Captn. Campbells Compy: 1
Alexr. McCerter Musishener: 1
Total: 116
Sick in Ospetelt, Not included in Rank and file
John Fraser
Doncon Camron
Allexr. Gray
[Signed] Charl: Baille Captn.
Note: Alexander McCerter is most likely McArthur, company piper.
Cover sheet:
Return of the Present Strength of
Captn. Baillies Companey of Granaders
Stratford December 14th 1757
Capt'n: 1
Lieuts: 2
Sarjts: 4
Drums: 2
Rank & file: 95
Supernumeraries present: 12
Women Victualled with the Companey: 7
Lieut. Cuthbarts Servant belonging to Captn. Campbells Compy: 1
Alexr. McCerter Musishener: 1
Total: 116
Sick in Ospetelt, Not included in Rank and file
John Fraser
Doncon Camron
Allexr. Gray
[Signed] Charl: Baille Captn.
Note: Alexander McCerter is most likely McArthur, company piper.
Cover sheet:
Return of the Present Strength of
Captn. Baillies Companey of Granaders
Stratford December 14th 1757
Source:
Captain Charles Baillie, "Company Return of Captain Charles Baillie, Stratford, Connecticut, Dec. 14, 1757." NAS, GD125-22-17-16a.
© Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018.
© Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018.
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