Beginnings

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Finding the Maryland 400

The first week of my time at Maryland State Archives has passed and the project to identify the members of the Maryland 400 has officially begun. This first week of work has been mostly dedicated to building a foundation on which to build. To be more specific, Jeff and Continue reading →

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Jeff’s Introduction

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Finding the Maryland 400

Hello All,

I am Jeff Truitt, the other intern in the Maryland State Archives’ Military History Research Team. I am a senior at Washington College in Chestertown, Continue reading →

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Daniel’s Introduction

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Finding the Maryland 400

Dear Readers,

Hello, my name is Daniel Blattau, a rising senior studying history and German at the University of Maryland, College Park. This summer I am excited to join Owen Lourie and Jeff Truitt in a project to establish the identities of the soldiers who collectively made up the Maryland 400. Continue reading →

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Introduction

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Finding the Maryland 400
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Standoff at the Cortelyou House, Battle of Long Island

This blog will follow the research of the Maryland State Archives Military History Research Internship team as they attempt to uncover the identities of the soldiers who made up the Maryland 400 in the Battle of Long Island during the Revolutionary War. These men are remembered for covering General George Washington’s retreat after the Continental Army was defeated by the British in the battle. While they left behind a strong legacy, little is known about the identities of the men. Our goal is to find out who they were.

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