New Jersey Regiments of the Continental Army - 2nd New Jersey Regiment, 1st New Jersey Regiment, New Jersey Line, 4th New Jersey Regiment (Paperback)

Chapters: 2nd New Jersey Regiment, 1st New Jersey Regiment, New Jersey Line, 4th New Jersey Regiment, 3rd New Jersey Regiment. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 30. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 2nd New Jersey Regiment was raised, on 9 October 1775, at Trenton, New Jersey for service with the Continental Army under the command of Colonel William Maxwell. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Trois-Rivieres, Battle of Valcour Island, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Crooked Billet, Battle of Monmouth, Sullivan Expedition, Battle of Springfield and the Battle of Yorktown. The regiment was furloughed, on 6 June 1783, at Newburgh, New York and disbanded 3 November 1783. 9 October 1775 - The 2nd NJ Battalion is authorized as part of the first establishment of the Continental Army. Originally New Jersey's contribution for 1776 was to be two battalions, but this was raised to three. December 1775 to February 1776 - The battalion was mustered and organized at Burlington and Trenton to consist of eight companies from Gloucester, Hunterdon, Burlington, Salem, and Sussex counties. The men served under Colonel William "Scotch Willie" Maxwell for an enlistment of one year. March to May 1776 - Assigned to the Canadian Department, the regiment belatedly took part in the investment of Quebec. The leading contingent arrived at the city on 25 March. The siege of Quebec ended on 5 May 1776 8 June 1776 - After enduring the retreat from Quebec, the regiment took part in the ill-executed Battle of Trois-Rivieres, Canada. July to November 1776 - Took part in the retreat from Canada to Crown Point and then to Fort Ticonderoga, NY. The unit formed part of the garrison there until 13 November when they returned to New Jersey. November to December 1776 - Ordered to reinfo...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=360821