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ARP291 New Dorlach and Johnstown

American Revolution Podcast
American Revolution Podcast
Episode • Dec 10, 2023 • 32m

Tory raids from Canada into New York continue as the Continentals are unable to spare any soldiers. At Governor Clinton's request, Continental Colonel Marinus Willett takes command of the New York Militia. Over the summer and fall of 1781, he attacks raiding parties at New Dorlach, Johnstown, and elsewhere.

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Book Recommendation of the Week: Marinus Willett, Saviour of The Mohawk Valley, by AJ Berry and James F. Morrison. 

Online Recommendation of the Week: Greene, Nelson The Story of Old Fort Plain and the Middle Mohawk Valley: https://archive.org/details/storyofoldfortpl00greeuoft

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