United States. Continental Army. New Jersey Regiment, First (1777-1783)

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Dates:
Active 1780
Active 1781

Biographical notes:

On December 1, 1779, the Continental Army under General George Washington encamped in Morristown, New Jersey. On June 22, 1780 the Army broke encampment and the following day, they defeated the British in the Battle of Springfield. The Continental Army continued to advance through eastern New Jersey toward the coast and New York City.

From the description of Orderly book, 1780. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 52899288

Formed late 1776 and early 1777; discharged 1783; commanded by Col. Matthias Ogden.

From the description of Records, 1777-1782. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70955076

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Subjects:

  • Artillery
  • Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
  • Military history
  • Military courts
  • Military discipline

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Morristown (N.J.) (as recorded)
  • New Jersey (as recorded)
  • Whitemarsh (Pa. : Township) (as recorded)
  • New Jersey (as recorded)
  • New Jersey (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Valley Forge (Pa.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • New Jersey (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)