Description
This collection primarily contains
letters, reports, memorials, returns, etc., written by or received from British Major
General James Abercromby (1706-1781) during the 1758 campaign of the British army in North
America during the Seven Years' War.
Background
British general James Abercromby (1706-1781) was a native of Banffshire, Scotland. He
entered the army as a youth, and rose by degrees to be major general, in 1756. At this time,
through the influence of the Earl of Loudoun, Abercromby was appointed his second in command
in North America, and, in 1758, when Loudoun was recalled, succeeded him. It soon became
apparent that Abercromby was unfitted for the supreme command, and he was replaced by
Amherst within the year. Following his recall, he received the usual military promotion, and
finally attained the rank of general in 1772.
Extent
19.7 Linear Feet
(16 boxes, 3 oversize folders, 1 volume)
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