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East Haddam Revolutionary Heroes
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East Haddam In Service
Patriots from East Haddam served in many different regiments and important locations.
Here is a chronological list and descriptions of all the regiments where East Haddam Patriots served.
Lieut. Daniel Cone
Pvt. Jonah Brainerd
Pvt. Joseph Hungerford
Pvt. James Shaw
Ensign Isaac Spencer
Pvt. Gideon Cook
Pvt. Timothy Hubbard
Pvt. Abraham Willey
Serg. Timothy Gates
Pvt. Phineas Cone
Pvt. Ebenezer Hinckley
Pvt. Matthew Smith 2nd
Serg. Barzillai Beckwith
Pvt. Israel Cone
Pvt. Nathan Harvey
Pvt. Caleb Gates
Serg. Solomon Cone
Serg. Zachariah Hungerford
Serg. Gurdon Percival
Corpl. Roswell Graves
Corpl. Levi Beebe
Corpl. David Spencer
Pvt. Stephen Ackley
Pvt. Robert Anderson
Pvt. John Arnold
Pvt. Silas Ackley
Pvt. Nathan Beebe
Pvt. Oliver Cone
Pvt. Samuel Chapman
Pvt. Ichabod Champion
Pvt. Jonah Cone
Pvt. Levi Crosby
Pvt. Asa Dutton
Pvt. Ambrose Church
Pvt. Elisha A. Fowler
Pvt. Bethuel Fuller
Pvt. David Fox
Pvt. Ithamar Fuller
Pvt. William Jones
Pvt. Elijah Johnson
Pvt. Aaron Lyon
Pvt. Abijah Morgan
Pvt. Thomas Murphy
Pvt. Moses Olmsted
Pvt. Reuben Sanderson
Pvt. Matthew Smith 3rd
Pvt. Timothy Spencer
Pvt. Peter Spencer
Pvt. Amaziah Spencer
Pvt. Joshua Gates 2nd
Pvt. Joseph Gates 3rd
Pvt. James Dixon
Pvt. Nathaniel Hungerford
Pvt. Josiah Willey
Pvt. Joseph Arnold 2nd
Pvt. Ezra Fuller
Pvt. Daniel Cone 3rd
Pvt. Bartholemew Driggs
Pvt. Benjamin Gates
Pvt. John Driggs
Pvt. Ezra Beckwith
Pvt. Gideon Brainerd
Pvt. Adonijah Brainerd
Pvt. Joseph Gleason
Pvt. Zachariah Gates
Pvt. Bezaleel Gates Jr.
Pvt. Elias Norton
Pvt. Ezra Harvey
Pvt. Ithamar Harvey
Pvt. Lemuel Marsh
Pvt. Uriah Church
Pvt. Jonathan Kneeland
1775
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Lexington Alarm
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the spark that set off the Revolution. Paul Revere and Samuel Prescott rang the alarm for the militia in Boston and the response was swift. Connecticut was already organized with their militia regiments, so they were some of the quickest to respond. Colonel Joseph Spencer, Captain John Willey, Lieutenant Eliphalet Holmes, and their men served well alongside their fellow Patriots. Here is a list of all the Patriots who served in the East Haddam Lexington Alarm.
1777
1775-1783
Connecticut State and Continental Naval Vessels
Brigantine “Minerva"
The Minerva, 108 tons, was chartered from Capt. Wm. Griswold of Wethersfield, and fitted out at Middletown. Her force consisted of 40 seamen and 40 marines. Trouble with the crew prevented the vessel from being of much service in 1775.
Galley “Crane"
Built at East Haddam. Captained by Jehiel Tinker of East Haddam.
Galley “Trumbull"
Lake Champlain, 1776. Commanded by Seth Warner of East Haddam.
State Man-of-War “Oliver Cromwell"
The Oliver Cromwell, described first as “the Colony ship”, was a frigate built at Saybrook during the spring and summer of 1776 by authority of the Governor and Council. The vessel made several successful cruises, capturing among other “letters of Marque”, the Admiral Keppel of 18 guns, April 13, 1778.
Continental Frigate “Trumbull"
Under resolutions of Congress directing that two frigates, of 30 and 28 guns respectively, be built in Connecticut, Gov. Trumbull and Council voted Feb. 17 and 18, 1777, that one of these, afterwards named the Trumbull, should be built at Chatham, on the Connecticut River, under the supervision of Capt. John Cotton of Middletown. It was completed, ready for sea, about a year later. In 1781 the Trumbull was captured off the Delaware Capes by two British ships, the Iris and Gen. Monk, “after a gallant resistance of more than one hour, during which she was completely dismantled, and lost 5 killed, and 11 wounded.”
Continental Frigate “Confederacy"
The Confederacy, 36 guns, was built on the Thames below Norwich and launched in 1778. On Oct. 30, 1779, she sailed from Philadelphia for France, having on board the French Minister, Gerard, and the newly appointed American Minister to Spain, the Hon. John Jany, as passengers. On the 7th of November, the vessel encountered a great storm and lost all her masts and sails, and was obliged to make her way to Martinico, reaching that port Dec. 18th. Being refitted, the Confederacy put to sea again, but was subsequently captured off the Capes of Virginia by a British Seventy-four, and taken into Charleston, S.C., then in the enemy’s possession.
Privateer “Marquis De Lafayette"
Furnished with Letter of Marque, bound from the Port of New London to Virginia, in Chesapeake Bay, from thence to Amsterdam in Europe, and to return to the aforesaid Port of New London, or any port in the United States as circumstances may admit, or the Captain thinks most advisable.
From the Commander’s Log Books:
1st voyage; bound to the West Indies, Oct 10, 1782.
2nd voyage; bound to Virginia, thence to Amsterdam, Feb 11, 1783.
Prizes Captured, viz.: Brigantine “Phoenix”, Brigantine “Dispatch”, Sloop “British Grenadier”.
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1783
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General Joseph Spencer's 2nd Regiment
Regiment raised on the first call for troops by the Legislature April/May 1775. Recruited mainly in present Middlesex Co., and eastern part of the Colony. Marching by companies to the camps around Boston, it took post at Roxbury and served during the siege until expiration of term of service Dec. 1775. Detachments of officers and men engaged at the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17 and in Arnold’s Quebec Expedition, Sep./Dec. 1775. Adopted as Continental in July. The regiment was re-organized for service in 1776 under Col. Wyllys.
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Colonel Jedediah Huntington's 8th Regiment
Raised by order of the Assembly at the July session, 1775. Recruited mainly in New London, Hartford, and Windham Counties. The regiment was stationed on the Sound until Sep. 14, when on requisition from Washington, it was ordered to the Boston Camps and took post at Roxbury in Gen. Spencer s Brigade. Remained until expiration of term of service in Dec. 1775. Adopted as Continental. Reorganized under Col. Huntington for service in 1776.
During the re-organization of the Continental force before Boston, Dec. 1775 to Feb. 1776, when the soldiers were coming and going, Washington called for regiments from the New England States to guard the lines at various points until the new army had been well established. Connecticut sent three regiments under Colonels James Wadsworth, Erastus Wolcott, and John Douglas. They reached Boston toward the end of January and remained about six weeks. It formed a part of the detachment from the army that occupied Boston after the enemy evacuated the town.
State Regiments at Boston
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Colonel Wyllys' 22nd Continental Regiment
Wyllys’ regiment of 1775, previously Gen. Spencer’s, as re-organized for service in the Continental army for the year 1776. After the evacuation of Boston by the British, it marched under Washington to New York (by way of New London and the Sound) and remained in that vicinity from April to the close of the year. Assisted in fortifying the city; ordered to the Brooklyn front Aug. 24; engaged in Battle of Long Island Aug. 27: in retreat from New York, Sep. 1; present with the army at White Plains, Oct. 28; remained under Gen. Heath in vicinity of Peekskill until expiration of term of service, Dec. 31, 1776.
1776
State Regiments in the Northern Dept.
Two State battalions, under Cols. Mott and Swift, were raised in Jun-Jul 1776, to reinforce the Continental troops in the Northern Department then stationed at Ft. Ticonderoga and vicinity. They served under Gen. Gates and returned in Nov. 1776. Brig.-Gen. Waterbury was appointed to their command, but in his Department Gen. Gates assigned him to service with the flotilla on Lake Champlain, under Gen. Arnold.
1776
General Wadsworth's State Brigade
Upon a call for re-enforcements for Washington’s army in the summer of 1776, the Connecticut Assembly ordered the enlistment of seven battalions for the service to be commanded by Brig. Gen. Wadsworth. At New York they were assigned to different posts and the brigade itself was divided with the militia into three or four brigades. In October all appear again under Wadsworth as per returns on file in the State Library. The regiments saw much service during the summer and fall, some of them being engaged at the battle of Long Island, the retreat from New York, Harlem Heights, White Plains, and at the fall of Ft. Washington. At the close of the campaign a considerable number of the officers and men re-entered the Continental Line of 1777.
1776
First Battalion, Colonel Silliman
Battalion raised under Act of Legislature, June 1776, to reinforce Washington s army at N.Y. Served on the Brooklyn front a few days before and during battle of L.I. Aug. 27; in the retreat to N.Y. Aug. 29-30; stationed in N.Y. City, under Gen. Putnam, and narrowly escaped capture on retreat from the city, Sep. 15; posted on Harlem (Washington) Heights until battle of White Plains, Oct. 28, in which it was engaged and suffered some loss. Term expired Dec. 25, 1776. A number of the officers and men re-entered the service in the “Conn. Line” Jan. 1, 1777.
1776
Third Battalion, Colonel Sage
Battalion raised Jun. 1776, to reinforce Washington at N. Y. Served in N.Y. City and on L.I. Caught in the retreat from the city, Sep. 15, and suffered some loss. Engaged at battle of White Plains, Oct. 28. Time expired Dec. 25, 1776.
1776
Fourth Battalion, Colonel Selden
Battalion raised in Jun. 1776, to reinforce Washington in N.Y. Served in N.Y. and on L.I. Caught in the retreat and panic of Sep. 15, when the City was abandoned, and suffered some loss. Present with the army until Dec. 25, 1776, when term of regiment expired.
1776
Fifth Battalion, Colonel Douglas
Battalion raised Jun. 1776, to reinforce Washington s army at N.Y. Served in the city and on the Brooklyn front, being at the right of the line of works during the battle of L.I. Aug. 27. Engaged in the retreat to N.Y. Aug. 29-30; stationed with militia brigade under Col. Douglas at Kips Bay, 34th St., on the East River, at time of enemy’s attack on N.Y., Sept. 15, and forced to retreat hurriedly. At battle of White Plains, Oct. 28. Term expired Dec. 25, 1776.
1776
Sixth Battalion, Colonel Chester
Battalion raised in Jun. 1776, to reinforce Washington in N.Y. Stationed at the Flatbush Pass on Long Island, Aug. 26, and engaged in the battle of following day; narrowly escaped capture. In retreat from New York, and engaged at White Plains, Oct. 28. It was in New Jersey at the time of the battle of Trenton, but not with the troops on that occasion. Time expired Dec. 25, 1776.
1776
Bradley's Battalion
Col. Bradley’s battalion, ordered to be raised in May 1776, for the general defense of the State, was assigned as one of the seven battalions of Wadsworth’s brigade. It was stationed during the greater part of the summer and early fall of 1776 at Bergen Heights and Paulus Hook (now Jersey City). In Oct. it moved up the river to the vicinity of Ft. Lee, then under Gen. Greene’s command. In Nov. most of the Regt. was sent across to assist in defending Fort Washington, which on the fall of the Fort, Nov 16, was captured with the entire garrison.
April
Danbury Raid
While the regiments were re-organizing and going into camp, the enemy under Tryon attempted their expedition against Danbury, Apr. 25-28, 1777. Among the Continental officers present who led troops against them were Gen. Wooster, mortally wounded, Gen. Arnold, Col. Lamb, Col. Huntington, Col. Bradley, and others. The troops on the ground were mainly militia, but casualties are reported in Wyllys’ and Bradley’s Continentals. The regiments of the “Line” appear not to have been available just at that time, a fact of which Tryon was doubtless aware. Some were at Peekskill and others scattered at points of rendezvous unarmed. Tryon’s incursion was offset three weeks later by a dash made by Lieut.-Col. Meigs at the enemy’s stores at Sag Harbor, L.I. Gen. Parsons having authorized and encouraged the expedition, Meigs selected one hundred and seventy men from the rendezvous at New Haven, and leaving Guilford on May 23rd in thirteen whale boats, struck across the Sound, marched rapidly to Sag Harbor, burned twelve vessels and a large quantity of hay, took ninety prisoners, and returned without the loss of a man.
As recruiting for the Continental “Line” progressed slowly in the spring of 1777, and the regiments from Connecticut were not ready to take the field in March, Washington urged the Governor to send a body of Militia to serve for six weeks at Peekskill where Gen. McDougall was then posted with a few troops. Three regiments were accordingly ordered. They were composed of detachments from the militia regiments and placed under command of Brig.-Gen. Erastus Wolcott vice Gen. Wadsworth first appointed. The companies were placed on duty at various points: White Plains, Crompond, Fishkill, Ft. Montgomery, etc.
Brig. Gen. Erastus Wolcott's Brigade at Peekskill
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1777
Militia at Saratoga
Two large regiments of militia, composed of detachments from all the brigades, were ordered to re-enforce Gen. Gates at Saratoga in the summer of 1777. They were assigned to Gen. Poor's Continental Brigade in Arnold’s Division, and fought in both the battles with the enemy, Sep. 19 and Oct. 9, 1777. In the first battle they lost more than any two other regiments in the field. Upon their dismissal after the surrender of Burgoyne, Gates spoke of them as “two excellent militia regiments from Connecticut.” They were commanded by Colonels Jonathan Latimer, of New London, and Thaddeus Cook, of Wallingford. Gen. Oliver Wolcott also joined Gates with a body of volunteers, and several militia regiments were sent to Putnam on the Hudson during the campaign.
1777
The Burgoyne Campaign
So many regiments had been ordered from the Peekskill camp to report to Gates on the upper Hudson or to Washington in Pennsylvania, that on Oct. 1, 1777, Gen. Putnam had but one Continental brigade at his command. A considerable body of militia was on its way from Connecticut to reinforce him. The enemy under Sir Henry Clinton at New York moved up the Hudson in October to attempt the relief of Burgoyne. With his superior force Clinton was able to capture Forts Clinton and Montgomery. Subsequently Kingston was burned. In the movements against Burgoyne no Continental infantry from Connecticut took part, her nine regiments having been engaged under Washington and Putnam. Connecticut was represented on that field by militia. Two of the militia regiments, Cook’s and Lattimer’s, did excellent service during the campaign.
1777
Regiment of “Artificers”
Among the Continental organizations authorized by Congress in 1777 was a corps of “Artificers” to be commanded by Jeduthan Baldwin, of Mass., who signed himself in July 1780, as “Col. of Engineers and Lieut.-Col. Com of Artificers”. It was to serve under the direction of the Quartermaster General, and its duties appear to have been those attached to a pioneer and construction corps. The men were largely artisans, carpenters, builders, tent makers, tailors, etc. The regiment was at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and other fields. A large proportion of the officers and men joined from Connecticut.
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First Regiment Connecticut Line
Regiment raised from and after Jan. 1, 1777, for the new Continental army to continue during the war. Enlisted mainly in New London Co., rendezvous at New London. Took the field in spring of 1777 at Peekskill, N.Y., and remained there in Camp until ordered under Gen. McDougall to Washington s army in Penna., Sep. 1777; engaged on the left flank at battle of Germantown, Oct. 4, and suffered some loss in killed, wounded and prisoners; wintered at Valley Forge, in Huntington s Brigade, 1777-1778; present at battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778; in camp at White Plains, in Huntington’s second Brigade, until ordered into winter quarters with Conn. Division at Redding, 1778-1779; in 1779 served on east side of Hudson and in repelling Tryon’s invasion; Capt. Selden s Light Co. detached to Meigs’ Light Regt. and present at storming of Stony Point, July 15, 1779; wintered at Morristown huts, 1779-1780; served along the Hudson through 1780 and wintered at camp “Connecticut Village” above the Robinson House
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Third Regiment Connecticut Line
Raised for the new army or “Continental Line”; and recruited mainly in Hartford Co. and eastern part of the State; general rendezvous, Middletown. The regt. in part assisted in repelling the enemy at Danbury, Apr. 26-27. Went into Camp at Peekskill in May 1777, and served in Parsons’ First Brigade under Putnam along the Hudson until Jan. 1778. when the Brigade took post at West Point and later began the construction of permanent works there. Fort Wyllys at that Point doubtless named after the Colonel of the Regt. In the summer of 1778, it encamped at White Plains with Washington’s main army. Wintered 1778-1779 at Redding. During operations of 1779 served in Gen. Heath’s wing on east side of the Hudson. Its Light Co., under Capt. Champion, detached to Meigs’ Light Regt. and engaged in storming of Strong Point July 15, 1779. Wintered 1779-1780 at Morristown, NJ, and served on outposts. With the main army on the Hudson during 1780. and wintered 1780-1781 at Camp “Connecticut Village” above the Robinson House, Hudson River. There it was reorganized for the next formation of the Line.
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Sixth Regiment Connecticut Line
Regiment raised for “Continental Line” of 1777 to continue through the war. Recruited mainly in New Haven Co., rendezvous at New Haven. Went into camp at Peekskill in summer of 1777, but frequently detached on expeditions or outpost duty on the lines above King's Bridge. Served in Aug.-Oct. on the Hudson, in Parsons’ Brigade, under Putnam, and engaged in all movements made in consequence of enemy’s move against Ft. Montgomery, etc. Wintered 1777- 1778 at West Point, and assisted in constructing permanent fortifications, “Meigs redoubt”, etc.; also redoubts opposite on east side. In summer of 1778 encamped with the main army under Washington, at White Plains. Wintered 1778- 1779 at Redding. In operations of 1779 served with Conn. Division on east side of Hudson in Heath s wing; its Light Co., under Capt. Champion, detached to Meigs’ Light Regt. and engaged in storming of Stony Point July 15, 1779. Wintered 1779-1780 at Morristown huts, NJ, and in movements of 1780 served with the Division on both sides of Hudson. On discovery of Arnold s treason, Meigs Regt. was ordered, with other troops, to repair forthwith to West Point, in anticipation of advance of the enemy. Wintered 1780-1781 at camp “Connecticut Village” near the Robinson House
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Seventh Regiment Connecticut Line
Regiment raised from Jan. 1, 1777, for the new “Continental Line” to continue through the war. Recruited in Fairfield and other Counties. Went into the field, spring of 1777, at Camp Peekskill, N.Y., and in Sep. was ordered, under Gen. McDougall, to join Washington s army in Penn. Fought at Germantown, Oct. 4, 1777, and suffered some loss. Wintered at Valley Forge, 1777- 1778, and on June 28 following, was present at battle of Monmouth. Encamped during the summer at White Plains and assigned to Huntington s Brigade. Wintered 1778-1779 at Redding. In summer of 1779 served on east side of the Hudson in Gen. Heath’s wing. Its Light Co. under Capt. Chamberlain detached to Meigs’ Light Regt., and engaged in storming of Stony Point, July 15, 1779. Wintered at Morristown huts, 1779-1780, and in following summer served with the main army on the Hudson. Wintered, 1780-1781, at Camp “Connecticut Village” near the Robinson House
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Eighth Regiment Connecticut Line
Raised from Jan. 1, 1777, for the new “Continental Line” to serve through the war. Enlisted in Litchfield and other Counties. Went into the field at Camp Peekskill, spring of 1777. Ordered into Pennsylvania in Sep., under Gen. McDougall, it fought at Germantown Oct. 4, 1777, and suffered some loss. Assigned to Varnum’s Brigade Oct. 16. A detachment from the Regt. with one from Durkee’s continued the stubborn defense of Ft. Mifflin, Mud Island, Penn., Nov. 12-16, 1777, and lost “some gallant officers and men”; Wintered at Valley Forge, 1777-1778, and on June 28th following, was present at battle of Monmouth. Encamped during the summer at White Plains with Huntington s Brigade. Wintered 1778-1779 at Redding. In summer of 1779, on the Hudson, east side; its Light Co. under Capt. Munson detached to Meigs’ Light Regt. and engaged in storming of Stony Point, July 15, 1779. Wintered 1779-1780 at Morristown huts. Summer of 1780 with main army on the Hudson. Wintered 1780-1781 at camp “Connecticut Village” above Robinson's House.
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Colonel Sheldon's Light Dragoons
Of the four regiments of Light Dragoons raised for the Continental army in 1777, the second, commanded by Col. Elisha Sheldon was raised in and credited to Connecticut, although some of the officers and men belonged to other States. Its field of service during the war was generally the east side of the Hudson along the Westchester front. Occasionally its companies served at different points. In the spring of 1777 Maj. Tallmadge joined Washington in N.J. with two Troops and fought at Germantown, Oct. 4. At the same time Capt. Seymour, with his Troop, was serving under Gates against Burgoyne. The other Troops were under Putnam’s command at Peekskill. In the summer of 1778, the Regt. was on the Hudson, and in the fall formed part of Gen. Chas. Scott’s Light Corps on the lines in Westchester. The main body with supporting infantry guarded the same ground to the close of the war. It wintered generally in Conn. In 1780-1781, however, it was sent to Western Mass, where hay and forage were plenty. Maj. Tallmadge was frequently detached on special service by Washington and distinguished himself in expeditions.
Corps of Invalids
By act of the Continental Congress, June 23, 1777, a “Corps of Invalids” was formed, consisting of eight companies, “to be employed in garrison, and for guards in cities and other places where magazines or arsenals or hospitals are placed; also, to serve as military school for young gentlemen previous to their being appointed to marching regiments,” etc. It was to be composed in the first instance of officers and men who had been rendered, by casualties or otherwise, incapable of field service but who could still perform light duty. Col. Lewis Nicola, of Philadelphia, was elected Colonel, and the greater part of the command appears to have been composed of Pennsylvania men. The regiment was discharged April 23, 1783.
1779
Meig's Light Infantry
In July 1779, Washington organized a corps of light troops under Brig.-Gen. Wayne, to serve at the front, and especially to attempt the capture of Stony Point on the Hudson, which the enemy had occupied since May. The Corps was composed of picked men from all the regiments then under Washington's immediate command, each regt. contributing companies of 40, 50, or 60 men according to its strength, and organized into four regiments of two battalions each. It was to disband at the end of the campaign. The Connecticut Division furnished one of the Regiments numbering four hundred officers and men. In the assault, which occurred at midnight, July 15, 1779, it formed part of Wayne’s right column. The brilliant exploit had an inspiring effect upon the American army.
1779
Militia at New Haven Alarm
Militia companies “marched in the service of the United States in the 1st place to New Haven in the month of Jul. 1779, in the 2nd place to Fairfield under command of Col. Whiting, and in the 3rd place to Norwalk under command of Gen. Wolcott at the time when the enemy invaded our Seaport Towns.”
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Reorganized Regiments of the Connecticut Line
The Continental Congress, by resolutions of October 3d and 21st, 1780, provided for a new arrangement or “establishment” of the army of 1777-1781. A general reduction in the number of
regiments was ordered, without decreasing the number of troops then in the field. Thus, by
consolidation, the eight from Connecticut were reduced to five. The “Line” went into winter quarters this season at “Connecticut Village” above Robinson’s Farm opposite West Point. Washington’s plan of Campaign this year involved the co-operation of the French forces and presented an alternative. If circumstances favored at a given moment, a combined attack upon New York was to be attempted, or if other circumstances interposed, a march upon the enemy in Virginia might be ventured. Preparatory to either plan the troops were concentrated in June at Peekskill and vicinity. The Connecticut Line marched for that point on June 21st. From Peekskill the troops moved down nearer New York and took up position at Camp Phillipsburg near Dobbs’ Ferry. Receiving word that the expected French fleet under DeGrasse would sail for the Chesapeake and not for New York, Washington immediately accepted the alternative plan of marching against Cornwallis in Virginia. On the 19th of August, accordingly, he broke up camp at Phillipsburg, crossed the Hudson at King s Ferry, and began the famous movement southward that ended in the surrender of Yorktown. In addition to the French troops, he took with him a portion of the Continental army, leaving the remainder under Gen. Heath to hold the Highlands. Heath’s force included the New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut “Lines”, but they were all represented by detachments of Light Companies in the army that invested Yorktown. A Light Infantry Corps had been organized in February under Lafayette to operate in Virginia in his lively campaign against Cornwallis during the spring and early summer. It included three Light Regiments, one of which, under Col. Jean-Joseph Sourbader de Gimat and Major Wyllys, contained five companies from the Connecticut Line. Lieut. Col. Alexander Hamilton also led a Light Battalion of four companies, two of which were from New York, and two from Connecticut. These formed part of Lafayette’s Light Division which held the right of the besieging line before Yorktown.
On Station at New London and Groton
Capt. Hungerford’s Company in Col. Samuel McClellan’s Regiment was ordered on a Tower in New London and Groton. They were discharged from this service before Benedict Arnold’s attack on September 6th.
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Three Regiments of the Connecticut Line
Remained in camp at West Point and vicinity from Jan. 1, 1783, until early in June, when by Washington’s orders it was disbanded with the greater portion of the army. A certain number of the men were retained for the regiment of the last formation.
Connecticut Line Final Formation
While the Revolutionary army under Washington’s immediate command was disbanded as a body in June 1783, seven regiments were retained for service in the Highlands through the end of the year. One of these was formed out of the three regiments of the Connecticut Line of the previous formation, Jan.-Jun. 1783, and included those men who had enlisted for definite periods shorter than “for the war”. The “war” men were furloughed in June and finally discharged in the fall by general notification. This Connecticut regiment was commanded by Col. Swift and is referred to by some of the officers as “the last arrangement” of the Line. It remained at West Point or vicinity until discharged in Dec. following. Its Light Company under Capt. Hopkins formed part of Col. Hull’s Light Battalion that led the American troops into New York City on its evacuation by the enemy Nov 25, 1783.