In Congress, March 2, 1778 : Whereas it is essential to the operations of the army during the next campaign, that the most vigorous measures should forthwith be adopted for forming a body of horse ... Resolved, that it be earnestly recommended to the young gentlemen of property and spirit ... to constitute within their respective states a troop or troops of light cavalry ...
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Public domain scan of 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Date
01/01/1778
Contributors
United States. Continental Congress.
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Continental Congress Broadside Collection (Library of Congress)
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Library of Congress
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Public Domain