Thanks so much for all this great information! Now here come the questions!
When you talk about the Forfeit Estates is that referring to estates that were forfeited to the English government? And the Commissioners' duties were to manage them?
Second question: Aeneas had three older brothers who fought in the 59th Regiment and other military units. Their names were Alexander, Evan and Duncan. The oldest, Alexander, first began military life as an officer in the Gordon Fencibles. From there he joined the 59th Infantry Regiment and served at the Cape of Good Hope in Spain. While still in Spain, his regiment being included in the corps of Sir John Moore, he took part in the famous retreat upon and battle of Coruna, he at that time holding the rank of major. On arriving in England he was gazetted lieut-colonel; and subsequently held the post of inspecting field officer for the northern counties of Scotland.
It seems I should be able to find more information about Alexander since he was an inspecting field officer.
The other two brothers, Evan and Duncan, both were killed in India. Evan was killed at the attack on Fort Cornelius and Duncan killed on the 18th of June as part of the many skirmishes of that day.
Any information is welcomed!
Thanks!
Marthe53