Monthly Return of Sep. 24, 1759

An idyllic 18th-century scene unfolding along the banks of the majestic Saint Lawrence River in the heart of Quebec, Canada. The sunrise casts a soft, warm glow over the tranquil waters, which reflect the pastel hues of the sky. To the left, a sturdy wooden ship, with sails unfurled, glides gracefully...

Major Abercrombie's Letter to Earl of Loudoun, Sep. 1763

A serene 18th-century landscape of Long Island, New York, with a quaint colonial village nestled along the gently rolling hills that meet the azure shoreline. The scene is bathed in the warm, golden light of a late afternoon sun, casting long shadows across the verdant fields and highlighting the stately...

Instructions for Draughting of Foot Guards, Jan. 1757

Edinburgh marketplace bustling to life as the soft hues of sunrise kiss the cobblestone streets. The majestic backdrop of the Old Town, with its towering gothic architecture, is bathed in a warm golden light that contrasts with the cool blues of the early morning sky. The foreground is a tapestry of...

Clothing for the Highland Regiments, 1757

A tranquil surrounding view of Glasgow Green, Scotland, at sunrise, nestled between the historic cityscape and the gently rising smoke from distant chimneys. The emerald expanse of the common, dewy from the night's embrace, is dotted with grazing cattle and early morning strollers, their silhouettes...

Payroll Account of Corporal James Smith, 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...