Hello Phyllis! Have just received copy of army records of my GGGgrandfather Colin Ritchie. Quote from record (handwritten)
"I do hereby certify that Mr Colin Ritchie late Paymaster of the 10th West India Regiment is alive, and incapable of transacting his own affairs.
Dated at Peeltown Isle of Man
this 26th day of Dec. 1828
James Fell, Surgeon"
Hope this is of interest! I also note your surname with interest!
Happy to correspond. Regards, Jeanene.
Ps- can scan and e-mail this notation or tell you where to find the original if you wish!