April 13, 1775: North Carolina Raises the Dragoons

Cover art for April 13, 1775: Private in the Light Dragoons. Painting by Charles Lefferts, 1910.

It seems fitting that groups like this changed names and designations quickly, given that events in the Colonies were also moving quickly. In two events this week, we’ve told you stories of armies that were raised to defend individual colonies but quickly became part of the Continental Army. The Light Dragoons of North Carolina would be one of those groups.

Likewise, the rest of this episode is a throwback to TWO earlier episodes, as the activities are formally recorded in the Virginia Gazette.

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