 Complete the following phrase:  Promoted lieutet on 1 August 1826, Pearson was ADC to the Earl Amherst during his visit to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who presented him with a sword of honour for successfully riding an hitherto unmanageable horse. He subsequently transferred to the 59th 2nd Nottinghamshire Regiment of Foot, receiving a captaincy in the regiment on 16 August 1831. On 9 December, he became a captain by exchange in the 16th The Queens Lancers. In December 1843, he fought under Sir Hugh Gough at the Battle of Maharajpur during the Gwalior Campaign and was again decorated. During the 