
Greetings and hearken all to the news:
Private Simon Patrickof His Majesty's regular army, shall land upon these shores in command of:
9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Footand shall be committed to the restoration of peace and good order in these troubled and misled colonies within the
1st (King's) Brigade of the Left Wing (Royal Anglo-German Corps).
Welcome, sir, and may your experience be most enjoyable amongst these fine gentlemen.
"Gentlemen of all armies, I give you His Majesty and Private Patrick!"
Done by my hand this 8th day of August, 1782
Ludwig
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Field Marshal The Earl of Lexington, OSM(Scott Ludwig)
Commander-in-Chief of His Most Britannic Majesty's British Armies in America
The British Armies in AmericaTraining Center Commander
Glory in the King's Service! God Save the King!