Drake's Regiment of Militia also known as the 2nd New Hampshire Militia Regiment was called up at

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on September 8, 1777 as reinforcements for the

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during the

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. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of General

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as he faced

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General

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in northern

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. The regiment served in General Ebenezer Learned's brigade of the Continental Army. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on December 15, 1777.

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Bibliography of the Continental Army in New Hampshire
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