David Carnegie Andrew Agnew

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David Carnegie Andrew Agnew Protestant Exiles from France… (1886)

Ligonier said “to the left” — but Lord George was not satisfied. Then Fitzroy arrived and used the phrase “the British cavalry;” the perplexed Sackville saw another difficulty — why divide the cavalry? — in short, he would go and speak to the Prince before giving an order. His Lordship’s aide-de-camp, Lieutenant-Colonel Sloper, said aside to Ligonier, “For God’s sake, sir, repeat your orders to that man, that he may not pretend not to understand them, for it is near half an hour ago that he has received orders to advance, and yet we are still here; but you see the condition he is in.”
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David Carnegie Andrew Agnew Protestant Exiles from France… (1886)

His valiant uncle’s affection and influence ensured his prosperous career, though he himself was evidently a man of ability and conduct.
We find him holding the rank of captain in the army, and lieutenant in the 1st Foot Guards (Lord Ligonier’s regiment) at a very early age. He served in the “Seven Years’ War,” during five campaigns, under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, chief commander of the allied forces. His Serene Highness requested King George II. to send him two British aides-de-camp, and Lieutenant-Colonel Fitzroy and Captain Edward Ligonier were selected.
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