Sherburne's Additional Continental Regiment, 1778-1779

Sherburne's Additional Continental Regiment, 1778-1779250 Signed Numbered Overall: 15. 375" x 20" Image: 11. 375" x 14. 5" $75. 00 Henry Sherburne of Newport, Rhode Island began his military career at age 35 when appointed Major of the 3rd Rhode Island Regiment in May 1775. Serving with merit during the Siege of Boston, he became Major of the 15th Continental Regt. in January 1776 and commanded a detachment that fought with distinction near the Cedars on May 20th, before being overpowered and forced to

Near three-quarters of the militia were dispatched

one district formed one militia regiment and their component militia companies

Siege of Pensacola

Artist Proof (available)

Canvas Giclee Limited Edition of 45 (Each hand signed and numbered by Mr

Known as Britain's finest infantry regiment

and 50 mounted Loyalist or Tory militia

The Royal Artillery detachment was in the center

The Provincials included a company of Turnbull’s own light infantry regiment

Thomas Machin’s artillery company

Gaskins Virginia Battalion

This is the moment shown in the painting