Appointed quarter master general in India on 12 July 1827 , Dickson was promoted to major general in 1837 .
Appointed quarter master general in India on 12 July 1827 , Dickson was put in command of British forces in Nova Scotia .
Appointed quarter master general in India on 12 July 1827 , Dickson was promoted to major general in 1837 and put in command of British forces in Nova Scotia .