October 12, 1758 (Post at Loyalhanna) - by John Buxton
Be it known that by the order of the Gouverneur général de la Nouvelle-France, the following promotion is bestowed upon:
Bill Peterson
Commandant de la Brigade de Volontaires et de Commandant de la Voyageurs Canadiens
for his loyal service in L'Expédition Particulière of l'Armée de Terre Royale, to the esteemed rank of:
Colonel
and with such is presented the title of:
Comte
therefore, with such knowledge shared with our friends & foes alike, we give you:
Colonel Comte de Fils-Pierre
Signed on the 25th day of October of this current year at Québec,
La Galissonière
The "La Marche des Volontaires de Lafayette" is ordered to be played in his honor! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v5kGr6A9Z4&t=7s
Congratulations Comte de Peterson!! Vive le Roi!!