Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Vol. 15: State Archives, Vol; I (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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New-englanders will occasionally assert, that New York did very little to assist her sister colonies in the struggle for independence more than one hundred years ago. To correct this opinion, the Editor has endeavored to resuscitate from the tomb of general oblivion the names of the men who proved their attachment to the cause of liberty by serving in a military capacity as officers and soldiers of the Regiments of the New York Line on Continental Establishment, of the Battalions of Levies, organized by the State of New York for purposes of self-protection, of the Regiments of Militia, Minute Men and Rangers and - oi the Navy.
Although the volume herewith laid before the public contains about names, the Editor fears that many a family will be-disappointed upon not finding an ancestor, whom family tradition has elevated upon the pinnacle of revolutionary fame. The reason for not bringing such names is that the records of the war of Independence, both in the archives of New York and at Washington, are defective; for it has been the Editor's endeavor during five years, to examine every possible clue and enumerate the names there found.
New York had been called upon to furnish four Regiments for the Continental army. She furnished, according to the Military Register, which has been mentioned on page 165, and from which most of the names of men serving in the New York Lino, have been taken officers and soldiers for active field service out of a population of about inhabitants?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of the proceedings of New York's Provincial Congress, Committee of Safety, and Convention during the year 1775. Particularly focused on the military preparations made by New York in the lead-up to the Revolutionary War, the author has compiled resolutions, letters, and proceedings from these bodies, providing valuable insights into the colony's military organization, recruitment efforts, and supply challenges. The book also includes rosters of officers and soldiers, offering a comprehensive overview of the structure and personnel of New York's early revolutionary forces. This unique collection of primary source material is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the military aspects of New York's role in the American Revolution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333738075_0
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