British Corps and Recruits sent from Great Britain or Ireland to North America or the West Indies. Men and Marines employed by Great Britain during the American War. Raised for his Majesty's navy, marines included, from September 29, 1774, to September 29, 1780 175,990. Of whom, in 5 years, beginning with 1776, and ending with 1780, Troops raised in Great Britain and Ireland for his Majesty's Land Service (Militia and Fencible Men in North Britain not included) from September 29, 1774, to September 29, 1780. ...... Of which died in N. America and the W. Indies...... 10,012 76,885 vention of Saratoga.. Deserted.... Discharged the service 8,629 3,801 3,885 26,327 Account of the Ships of the Line and Frigates taken or destroyed during the French frigates taken 27, American 12, Spanish 11, and Dutch 2-beside which, 5 Spanish and 4 American frigates were lost. British, one sixty-four and two fifties taken by the French Do. ships of the line lost... 3 .... .... Total 61 15 } 18 British frigates taken by the French 6, by the Americans 1, and 17 lost. Total 24. * Upon the establishment of the Confederation of the Rhine, in 1806, Francis ceased to be Emperor of Germany, and became hereditary Emperor of Austria, under the title of Francis I. JAMES HOLMES, 4, Took's Court, |