1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
AUCHMUTY. SIR SAMUBL (1756-1812). Hritish general. was born at New York in 1756, and served as a loyalist in the American War of Independence, being given an cnsigncy in the royal army in 1777. and in 1778 a lieutenancy in the 45th- Foot, without purchase. When his regiment returned to England after the war, having neither private means nor influence, he exchanged into the 5 2nd, in order to proceed to India. He took part in the last war against Hyder AH ; he was given a staff appointment by Lord Cornwallis in 1 70…
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