By His Excellency, Brigadier General & Commander-in-Chief Scott Ludwig, DSM, The British Armies in AmericaTo
Major Jeff BangmaFor all ranks to take notice,
For services above and beyond the call of duty, with diligence and execution of orders to the letter as well as success on the battlefield, His Most Britannic Majesty King George II, has placed you, in full confidence, in command of the:
2nd (Canadian) Brigade, Right Wing (Royal North American Corps), the British Armies in America
You hold all privileges of this command and the authority that warrants it to lead the officers and men of your command in the suppression of the enemy on all fronts. With full trust and faith in your abilities I duly appoint.
Given under My Hand and Seal at Philadelphia this Eleventh day of April 1781 and the twenty first year of His Majesty's Reign,
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!