Over 900 Reinforcements Arrive in North America in 1758

An 18th-century British war ship, proudly flying the Union Jack, as it is moored in the bustling harbor of Greenock, Scotland. The year is 1758, and the ship's towering wooden masts, intricate rigging, and billowing sails are a testament to the era's maritime prowess. The sun casts a warm glow over...

Marriages in the 78th Regiment, 1757-1765

A picturesque 18th-century panorama of Glasgow Green, a vast public park nestled in the heart of Scotland's bustling city of Glasgow, as seen from an elevated viewpoint in the year 1757. The lush, emerald landscape stretches out, dotted with clusters of mature trees that cast playful shadows on the...

Private Donald Gunn, 78th Regiment, 1757-1763

The quaint town of Stratford, Connecticut, nestled along the banks of the Housatonic River during the 18th century, as the sun descends beneath the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the tranquil scene. The river reflects the fiery oranges and deep purples of the sunset, while a handful of wooden...

Recruiting Progress in North Britain, Feb. 1757

An 18th-century downtown Caithness, Scotland, bathed in the soft, golden light of early morning. Cobblestone streets, still glistening from the night's dew, meander between neatly lined stone buildings with thatched roofs. The quaint architecture, with its white-washed exteriors and dark wooden beams,...

Land Petition of Serjeant James Ross, 78th Regiment

An early 18th-century landscape unfolding near the serene Lake Champlain. The soft glow of dawn breaks through the misty horizon, casting a warm, ethereal light on the glassy waters. On the lake's edge, a small wooden boat is tied to a weathered dock, its mast leaning slightly as if it has borne witness...

Desertion in the Ranks

An early 18th-century streetscape of Perth, Scotland, enveloped in the soft, ethereal light of dawn. The focal point is the ancient Perth Tolbooth, a formidable Gothic structure with its square tower and steeply-pitched rooflines casting long shadows onto the cobblestone street. The air is crisp and...

Payroll Account of Private Donald McGilivray, 1758

An accountant at the War Office in Westminster, London, was ultimately responsible for the tracking of hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on funding British armies on multiple fronts around the world. At the regimental level, paymasters were charged with accounting for the income and expenses...

The Children of Colonel Fraser's Regiment, 1757-1763

The bustling city of Boston, Massachusetts, in the late 18th century, bathed in the warm, golden hues of a setting sun. The cobblestone streets are lined with stately brick buildings, their tall, narrow windows reflecting the amber light. Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians in colonial attire move...