Flanders and Portugal Pattison “served with distinction in Flanders (
Battle of Fontenoy); later, at the end of the
Seven Years' War, he was chosen to command the companies selected for service in Portugal." His detachment in 1762 consisted of eight artillery companies. When so employed, he won the respect of all by his dignified firmness and courtesy, and laid the foundation of an affection towards himself from the officers serving under him which never even waned.” and later, as Captain-Lieutenant, was aide-de-camp to General Pattison in New York (see below). He had three sons, the third of whom was born in 1783 and named James Pattison Adye, presumably as a token of respect for the General.
Venice In 1769 Colonel Pattison was sent to Venice to superintend the organisation of the Venetian Artillery, where his task was made difficult not so much by the Artillerymen but by the authorities. and of
Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson River in October 1777. Pattison remained in command of the artillery in the field until
Sir Henry Clinton, the British Commander-in-Chief, withdrew the army to New York the following year. Amongst Pattison's duties in New York was his appointment as military commandant of the city, making him responsible for its fortifications and the militia. He lived at No. 1 Broadway, on
Bowling Green. The house had been occupied first by Sir Henry Clinton and then - immediately before Pattison - by
General Robertson, also Commandant of New York. He twice served as Commandant of the Woolwich Garrison. ==Artistic Interests==