The Scottish Highlands, Highland Clans and Highland Regiments, Volume 2 (of 2) - Unknown

SIR PATRICK GRANT, G.C.B. G.C.M.G.
Col. of 78^th Highl^rs 23^rd Oct^r 1863—

LOWER

SIR RONALD CRAUFURD FERGUSON, G.C.B.
Col. of 79^th Highl^rs 24^th March 1828—10^th April 1841.

SIR JAMES MACDONELL, K.C.B. K.C.H.
Col. of 79^th Highl^rs 14^th July 1842—8^th Feb. 1849.
Also Col. of 71^st Highl^rs 8^th Feb. 1849—15^th May 1857.

As the early history of the 78th is a little complicated, owing to its having been twice augmented with a 2nd battalion, it is as well to remember the following chronology:—

1st Battalion—Letter of Service dated 7th March 1793.

2nd Battalion—Letter of Service dated 10th February 1794.

Both Battalions amalgamated, June 1796.

2nd Battalion—Letter of Service, dated 17th April 1804.

Both Battalions amalgamated, July 1817.