William Barton journal, 1779.

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William Barton journal, 1779.

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This collection consists of a journal kept by William Barton from May 11 to October 8, 1779. Barton writes daily about the day's activities which often consist of breaking camp, marching in the Wyoming or Susquehanna River valleys, and setting up camp. He gives a brief description of the terrain and notes any unusual events. One such example is on June 12, 1779, when Barton's regiment, the First New Jersey Regiment of the Continental Army, was attacked by Native North Americans who killed six or seven patriots and wounded another nine.

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Barton, William, 1748-1831

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William Barton, the son of Gilbert Barton of Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, entered the Continental Army in 1776 as an ensign. He was promoted in the First Regiment of New Jersey, from first lieutenant to quartermaster and then captain. While serving as first lieutenant he partook in General John Sullivan's expedition against the Iroquois in the Wyoming and Susquehanna valleys in 1779. He was discharged from the Continental Army at the end of the war. From the ...

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

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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 1...