Soldiers and Sailors or, Anecdotes, Details, and Recollections of Naval and Military Life, as Related to His Nephews, by an Old Officer.

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Captain-general of the army.—Commander-in-chief.—Lord high- admiral of the navy.—Field-marshal.—General.—Lieutenant- general.—Major-general.—Brigadier-general.—Colonel.— Lieutenant-colonel.—Major.—Adjutant.—Sergeant-Major.—Captain.— Lieutenant.—Ensign and cornet.—Sergeant and corporal.—A round- robbin.—Quarter-master.—Military saying.—Officer’s daughter.— Officers of the navy.—Marines.—Catamaran.—Crew of a first- rate.—Royal George. 240