Private Andrew McCulloch Returns to England

Andrew McCulloch's name appears with Major James Abercrombie as private soldier discharged from the 78th Regiment on August 23, 1763. And while his name does not appear on the official list of Soldiers Discharged in America, it is quite evident he remained in Canada for at least two years following the conclusion of the war. Secretary's Office 2d July 1765 To Lieut. James...

Campaign Quotables

A collection of inspirational quotes about the men of Fraser's 78th Highlanders found among the many historical military documents gathered from various sources over the years. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do! [Alexander Gregorson, Ensign, 78th Regiment] “…very strongly recommended by Colonel Campbell & to whose friends I am so much indebted that I should take his being provided...

Letter from Colonel Simon Fraser to General Forbes, Jan. 1758

Dear Sir I had the pleasure of your letter Saturday, & acording to your directions have sent the ten drafts with a carefull Serjeant, they are clear by our Regiment to the 25th decr. I did not at all grudge the trouble of making up the controut & only mention'd it as an apology for it being so long unsent. The people here at present fancy themselves oblig'd to furnish our Officers...

Lieutenant Alexander Gregorson, 78th Regiment

Lieutenant Alexander Gregorson, of Ardtornish [1730-1789] - s/o James Macgregor & Marjorie Campbell [dau. of Alexander Campbell of Airds] - a gentleman volunteer gazetted an ensign on June 10, 1758 after the death of Lieutenant John Cuthbert created a vacancy.  Colonel Simon Fraser recommended him for the promotion before the regiment sailed for Halifax and Louisbourg in a letter, 23...

Soldiers of the 78th Regiment Remaining in North America After 1763

As it is our primary goal to provide our readers with the most accurate information available, the following update is provided to our article originally published 1 December 2017. Update: New information has been secured in the form of a contemporary military return dated October 1763, which specifies 584 soldiers of Colonel Fraser's Regiment discharged at Quebec between 24 August and 24 September...