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Archibald Campbell

Removed from the 71st Regiment of Foot, Fraser's Highlanders article as trivia - if necessary, incorporate into this article:

Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell was born in Inverneill, Argyllshire, Scotland on 24 August 1739. Entered service as ensign in Corps of Engineers, 8 February 1758 and served had served in India. He acquired lands of Inverneill and was made a member of Parliament in 1774. Named Commander of 2nd Battalion, 71st Regiment on 25 November 1775. Captured in Boston Harbour 16 June 1776. Exchanged on 6 May 1778 for Lieutenant Colonel Ethan Allen. 139.48.25.61 (talk) 14:32, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Campbell was also at the Parker Tavern

There is proof at the Parker Tavern in Reading, Ma that Campbell was staying/ captured there after Boston and before being transported to Concord. Might want to include that in the entry.

http://www.friendsofparkertavern.org/

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 Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell was born in Inverneill, Argyllshire, Scotland on 24 August 1739.  Entered service as ensign in Corps of Engineers, [[8 February]] [[1758]] and served had served in India.  He acquired lands of Inverneill and was made a member of Parliament in 1774.  Named Commander of 2nd Battalion, 71st Regiment on [[25 November]] [[1775]].  Captured in Boston Harbour [[16 June]] [[1776]].  Exchanged on [[6 May]] [[1778]] for Lieutenant Colonel Ethan Allen.  [[Special:Contributions/139.48.25.61|139.48.25.61]] ([[User talk:139.48.25.61|talk]]) 14:32, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
+== Campbell was also at the Parker Tavern ==
+There is proof at the Parker Tavern in Reading, Ma that Campbell was staying/ captured there after Boston and  before being transported to Concord. Might want to include that in the entry.
+http://www.friendsofparkertavern.org/