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The London Gazette is a small but very old newspaper and traditionally it is where the military publish information such as this. It is also where information on promotions, awards for gallantry and commissioning were reported, and this is still true today. The archive they have on line is quite comprehensive and useful for research purposes. I am also trying to get electronic copies of the documents that I have found from this period. I would be more than happy to forward these to any interested parties, assuming I'm successful.
:Chris: Here is a link to the ''Florida Historical Quarterly'' issue cited above so that you may read the article yourself: [http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/DLData/SN/SN00154113/0044_003/44no3.pdf http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/DLData/SN/SN00154113/0044_003/44no3.pdf]. Thanks again for all your info, it's very appreciated. We would love copies of anything you can get your hands on.<span style="font-variant:small-caps; vertical-align:5%; font-family: Georgia,serif; color:#cccccc;">— '''[[User:Dscosson|dscosson]]''' • '''[[User talk:Dcosson|talk]]''' </span> 18:08, 12 June 2009 (CDT)
Hello again, I have had a good look through the editions of the Florida Historical Quarterly that you mentioned. I found a mention of "Captain Johnstone a military gentleman of the council" in the list of homeowners recorded at the end of the siege of Pensacola in 1781. I think this is probably the commander of my unit (Captain William Johnstone). Do you know if there are any records that may show where where the individuals on this list may have lived? Chris[[Image:The Siege of 1778PurcellPlan.jpg|thumb|right|200px|1778 map]]:Hi Chris. You know, we've had that list in our [[British Pensacola]] sorry article, and I always just another additionsaw the name "Johnstone" and assumed it was [[George Johnstone]], this is a picture of a large oil painting owned but he would have been long gone by my 1781. I think you're probably right that it was your unit's [[William Johnstone]], but unfortunately I don't have any specific information on where he might have lived. It was commissioned several years ago Perhaps within the walls of the [[Fort at Pensacola]]? That's where the barracks and depicts 7 officers' quarters were. The [[:Image:1778PurcellPlan.jpg|1778 Purcell Plan]] may be the most detailed map we have from around that time. Hope that helps! If you have any other info on Captain Johnstone, we'd be glad to have it. Thanks! <span style="font-family:Georgia, serif; color:#cccccc;">— '''''[[User:Admin|admin]]''''' • '''''[[User_talk:Admin|talk]]''''' </span> 08:28, 21 June 2009 (JohnstonesCDT) Company defending Pensacola Hello again, thank you for the map. You The reason I thought he may note have owned a property in the town itself is that they are wearing blue jackets with red facings, the list of Residents didn't include any of the other senior officers. Because of this I wondered whether he had bought a house in the colony. Given that he was stationed there for several years he may have decided to invest in a local property? Oh well its a shame theres no records to tell us either way. With regards to the further information I promised I should be getting digital copies of the documents I found in the National Archives at Kew sometime next week. Also I have ordered a copy of some documents found in the Clements Library in the US. I have found out that apparently the British flag that was flying over Pensacola during the siege is traditionally what apparently in the Spanish Royal Artillery Museum in Spain. I don't know if they have any other items taken during the siege but I will try to find out. Thanks Chris:Hi Chris. There may be records in existence that would have worndetails about Johnstone's residence and land-ownership, along with but I haven't stumbled upon them yet. Very interesting note about the Spanish Royal Engineers who also wear blueArtillery Museum. I'd be very grateful if you could share any digitized documents you receive. Even today some Artillery Regiments wear blue Jumpers when in Barrack dressYou can reach me at admin (at) pensapedia (dot) com. Thanks again for sharing your findings! <span style="font-family:Georgia, serif; color:#cccccc;">— '''''[[User:Admin|admin]]''''' • '''''[[User_talk:Admin|talk]]''''' </span> 12:18, 9 July 2009 (CDT) Hi again, I have gotten hold of a number of docs and maps. The size of the files makes it difficult to send them via email, if you could provided an address I will send them by post.Thanks Chris
