By 1762 , he held two of these contracts , one for remitting money to the British forces in the American colonies and the other for victualling the troops there .
More valuably , however , Colebrooke 's support for Newcastle ensured his eligibility for lucrative government contracts .
By 1762 , Colebrooke held two of these contracts , one for remitting money to the British forces in the American colonies and the other for victualling the troops there .
More valuably , however , Colebrooke 's support for Newcastle ensured his eligibility for lucrative government contracts .