As I'm deeper in my research regarding the 3rd Light Dragoons, I've realized 2 things: May have to write about the 1st Light at the same time, b/c the 2 regiments served together as one whole cavalry
It is about 2 days early, but talking about the 2nd Light's involvement in the Burning of Ridgefield and Danbury, CT (originally occurred Apr. 27 through 28th, 1777). This post won't be focused on the
In the evening of August 29th, Washington made the wise decision to evacuate his remaining forces in Brooklyn across to Manhattan Island....
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tomrobbins
Jan 22, 2024
Sandra,
Any chance of including John Treat 1st Troop. He was the great-grandson of Gov. Robert Treat. He’s my 5th great grandfather.
Regards,
Tom Robbins
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tomrobbins
Jan 26, 2024
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His discharge was signed by George Washington and is in the vault at archives in Washington. Any interest from Hollywood for a movie or TV series (i.e. Revolutionary War band of brothers)? Email me if you can - tomrobbins@comcast.net
Sandra,
Any chance of including John Treat 1st Troop. He was the great-grandson of Gov. Robert Treat. He’s my 5th great grandfather.
Regards,
Tom Robbins