Meaning the Loyalist regiments.
The names of the corps found in the margin of the original letter are, Queens Rangers, Kings American Regiment, Detachment of Garrison Battalion, New York Volunteers, 1st De Lanceys, 2nd De Lanceys, Loyal American Regiment. 2nd Do., 3d Do., Prince of Wales American Regiment, Pennsylvania Loyalists, Maryland Loyalists, American Legion, Guides and Pioneers, Detachment Kings American Dragoons, Detachment North Carolina Volunteers.
See “Founders of Fredericton,” p. 165, Dr. G. U. Hay’s Canadian History Readings.
Transcriber’s Note:
Author’s archaic and variable spelling, hyphenation, and quoting practices are preserved.
Author’s punctuation style is preserved.
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