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London Gazette 1784 War Office Promotions and Naval Dispatches
The London Gazette item lists promotions in the Guards and Dragoons, appointing officers to captaincies and lieutenancies, with names such as Lahibert, Garden, and Fitz Roy. It notes changes in major generals and brigadiers, and mentions shifts in regimental commands and staff positions across the Foot Guards and Dragoons. The column also covers imperial news from Antwerp, St. Vincent, Jamaica, and Philadelphia, including naval movements, trade tensions with America, and the Board of Commissioners dispute with the Court of Directors.
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Prida
London Gazette
Daaper
Horse Guards
Harry Lambert
Dragoons
George
Thomas Fyi Dalton
Alexander Garden
Mighell
Jane
Sterling
Yoaider Garden
Foot Guards
Tho Pay ‘ Uigibe
John Wrotho
George Garth
Ger
Thomas ‘Cox
Ant
Gerard Lake
Garth
Lipstenant
Henry Fitz Gy Stinhope
Beard Lake
Jain
Alexander Dury
Beard
Henry Fitz Roy Stan
Spheir
Antwerp
Stheldt
Bengzie
Crious
Vencontre
St. Vincents
Jamaica
Margate
Philadelphia
Hudson's Bay
Portei
Thisbe
Echo
Newfoundland
England
Augusta
Prussia
Dw&h
Madras
John’ Burgoyne
Ald
Court of Directors
Board of Commisfosers
St. George
Glasgow
Amércasia
Europe
Great Britain