After failing a periodic exam, and the following year his family bought him a commission in the 39th Foot regiment for £450 (equivalent to £71,000 in 2024)
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After failing a periodic exam, and the following year his family bought him a commission in the 39th Foot regiment for £450 (equivalent to £71,000 in 2024)
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