 Complete the following phrase:  William Kirkpatrick, the eldest son, became a cadet in 1771, was appointed ensign in the Bengal infantry on 17 January 1773, lieutet 9 April 1777, captain 3 April 1781, and major 1 March 1794. He was Persian interpreter to Giles Stibbert, who was commander-in-chief in Bengal in 17779 and 17805, and prepared a Persian translation of the articles of war printed 1782. Afterwards he was resident with Mahadji Scindia at Gwalior, and served on Lord Cornwalliss staff as Persian interpreter in the 