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=== History === | === History === | ||
*John E. Selby. ''A chronology of Virginia and the War of Independence, 1763-1783. '' Charlottesville, Virginia: University Press of Virginia, 1973 {{FSDL|879919}} | *John E. Selby. ''A chronology of Virginia and the War of Independence, 1763-1783. '' Charlottesville, Virginia: University Press of Virginia, 1973 {{FSDL|879919}} | ||
*''Virginia shrines of independence : a guide to Revolutionary sites in Virginia'' Williamsburg, Va.: Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission, {{FSDL|605465}} | |||
"The Convention ... passed an ordinance July 17, 1775, for raising two regiments of regulars and for organizing the militia. The first regiment was to consist of 544 rank and file, with a colonel, lieutenant- colonel, major, 8 captains, 16 lieutenants, and 8 ensigns; and the second of 476 rank and file, with seven companies and corresponding officers. The field officers were appointed by the Convention - Patrick Henry to command the first regiment, and Colonel Woodford the second. The companies were to consist of 68 men each, to be enlisted in districts, and to serve one year. ... The company officers were appointed by the members of the Convention from the district. | "The Convention ... passed an ordinance July 17, 1775, for raising two regiments of regulars and for organizing the militia. The first regiment was to consist of 544 rank and file, with a colonel, lieutenant- colonel, major, 8 captains, 16 lieutenants, and 8 ensigns; and the second of 476 rank and file, with seven companies and corresponding officers. The field officers were appointed by the Convention - Patrick Henry to command the first regiment, and Colonel Woodford the second. The companies were to consist of 68 men each, to be enlisted in districts, and to serve one year. ... The company officers were appointed by the members of the Convention from the district. | ||