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NJG-T.778.021
26 Aug 1778:21,22 (1/38)
In Congress, May 27, 1778. Establishment of the American
Army.
I. Infantry. Resolved, that each battalion of infantry shall
consist of nine companies, one of which shall be light
infantry; the light infantry to be kept complete by drafts
from the battalion, and organized during the campaign unto
corps of light infantry:
That the battalion of infantry consist of . . .
[summary of strength]
1 drum major, 9 dollars per month
1 fife major, 9 dollars per month
18 drums and fifes, each 7 1/3 dollars per month. . .
477 privates, each 6 2/3 dollars per month.
II. Artillery. . .
1 fife major, 10 38/90ths per month,
1 drum major, 10 38/90ths per month. . .
24 drums and fifes, each 8 2/3 per month,
336 matrosses, each 8 1/3 per month.
III. Cavalry . . .
1 trumpet major, 11 dollars per month,
6 trumpeters, each 10 dollars per month,
324 dragoons, each 8 1/3 dollars per month.
IV. Provost . . .
2 trumpeters, each 10 dollars per month,
43 provosts or privates, each 8 1/3 dollars per month. . .
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