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THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759




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THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
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THE PROVINCIAL REGIMENTS
THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROVINCIAL REGIMENT

On July 6, 1757, the South Carolina Provincial Regiment was created by an act of the Assembly. The regiment was to be made up of 7 companies of 100 men each. The regiment was commanded by Lieutenant-colonel Probart Howarth. Howarth, a veteran of Braddock’s campaign, also held a commission as lieutenant in the Independent Companies.
”They have passed a Vote here for granting a Sum for raising 700 Men subject to the Orders & Disposal of Lord Loudoun, have put them on the same Establishment with our Troops, and have given your old Acquaintance Howarth the Command of Them, as Lieut. Colo. & Commandant of the So. Carolina Provincials.” (George Washington Papers (memory.loc.gov/), Captain George Mercer to George Washington, August 17, 1757.)
Each company was led by 1 captain , 2 lieutenants and 1 ensign. Each company also had 4 sergeants, 4 corporals and 2 drummers.
The regiment was also known as the Buffs, due to the facing colour of their uniforms. Men were only recruited with great difficulty, and by mid 1758 the regiment contained only about 550 privates. Attempts were made to fill up the regiment by enlisting vagrants.




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THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROVINCIAL REGIMENT,
2 Line Infantry At Attention,
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THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROVINCIAL REGIMENT,
4 Line Infantry At Attention, Set #1,
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THE PENNSYLVANIAN PROVINCIAL REGIMENT

July 1755, after Braddock's defeat in an ambush on the Monongahela, Pennsylvanians, who until then had no militia forces, started to organise a defence. The governor gave orders to build forts at Carlisle and Shippensburg and to organize 4 companies of volunteers. In October, the French and Canadiens with their Indian Allies began to launch raids on the border of Pennsylvania. On November 25, a "Militia Act" was passed in response to the border massacres perpetrated by the Susquehanah and Ohio Delawares. On November 27, the Assembly of Pennsylvania voted funds to build forts and to replace militia companies with a Provincial Regiment which was originally formed from pre-existing volunteers and militia around the Susquehanah River. Most men enlisted for less than six months.
In March 1756, the regiment was formally organised into two battalions: the one east of the river were commanded by Lieutenant-colonel Conrad Weiser, while the one to the west of the river was led by Colonel John Armstrong. Later, a third battalion was raised under Colonel William Clapham, to defend the area of Augusta, Pennsylvania. Afterwards, the Pennsylvania Provincials were reorganized into 2 regiments: the 1st (Augusta) regiment, formed of one battalion under Clapham, and the 2nd, comprising the other two battalions.



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THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
THE PENNSYLVANIAN PROVINCIAL REGIMENT,
2 Line Infantry At Attention,
(2pcs)




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THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
THE PENNSYLVANIAN PROVINCIAL REGIMENT,
4 Line Infantry At Attention, Set #1,
(4pcs)

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THE CONNECTICUT PROVINCIAL REGIMENT

In August 1755, the first and second regiments of Connecticut Provincials (a total of about 850 men) took part in the expedition against Fort Saint-Frédéric (present-day Crown Point) led by William Johnson of New York. A fort initially known as Fort Lyman (soon renamed Fort Edward) was built on the Hudson River at the carrying place leading to Lake Saint-Sacrement (present-day Lake George).
At the beginning of September, Johnson's force resumed its advance and reached Lake Saint-Sacrement. On September 8, part of his force was ambushed by a French force under Dieskau. The Colonials were badly mauled and retired to Johnson's camp. The French followed up but their attack on Johnson's camp was repulsed, Dieskau being wounded and captured. Johnson did not organize any counteroffensive but built Fort William Henry on the shore of Lake Saint-Sacrement.
In September, Connecticut raised and sent about 1,400 militia to reinforce Johnson at Fort William Henry. On November 27, when Johnson retreated to the Hudson, he left contingents from each province to garrison Fort William Henry during the winter.
For the campaign of 1756, Connecticut raised 2,500 men.
For the campaign of 1757, Connecticut raised 1,400 men. In mid-August, after the fall of Fort William Henry, Connecticut assemble 5,000 militia who were sent to reinforce General Webb on the frontier.
On March 8 1758, a special assembly at New Haven resolved to raise 5,000 Connecticut Provincials for the incoming campaign. These were formed into 4 regiments, each consisting of 12 companies.
In July 1758, the 4 Provincial regiments from Connecticut took part in the expedition against Carillon (present-day Ticonderoga). On July 5, they embarked at the head of Lake George. On July 6 at daybreak, the British flotilla reached the narrow channel leading into Lake Champlain near Fort Carillon and disembarkation began at 9:00 a.m.. On July 8, they fought in the disastrous Battle of Carillon. At daybreak on July 9, the British army re-embarked and retreated to the head of the lake where it reoccupied the camp it had left a few days before.

On March 8 1759, a special assembly at Hartford resolved to raise 3,600 Connecticut Provincials for the campaign. They were formed into 4 regiments, each of 10 companies. On May 10, on General Amherst's insistance, an additional 1,000 men were raised and integrated into the 4 existing regiments. The Connecticut Provincials, joined Amherst's Army for a renewed attempt against Carillon.





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THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
THE CONNECTICUT PROVINCIAL REGIMENT,
2 Line Infantry At Attention,
(2pcs)






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THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS 1759,
THE CONNECTICUT PROVINCIAL REGIMENT,
4 Line Infantry At Attention, Set #1,
(4pcs)


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[lancer]

Really like the uni color combos on the SC and Pa Provincials. -- Al

 

[Fraxinus]

For A High Snazzy Factor:

I would love to see New York Provincials - Green Jacket with Green Cuffs and Green Facing, Silver Braid on Coat. White Linen Waistcoat, White Linen Breeches, Black Leather Gaiters. Black Tricorn with Silver Trim. See Osprey Colonial American Troops 1610- 1774 (Volume 2), Plate G 1.

You could utilize buckskin breeches and green gaiters, but my preference is for white linen breeches and black leather gaiters for the maximum snaz!!!