Dragoon Diary
Dragoon Diary by William Maurer, published by AuthorHouse in 2005, is a detailed exploration of the Third Continental Light Dragoons, a Revolutionary War cavalry unit known as Mrs. Washington’s Body Guard. This 572-page work delves into the historical context surrounding the Baylor Massacre of September 28, 1778, where the remains of this unit were discovered in River Vale, NJ. The book presents a narrative that seeks to uncover the identities of the officers and men involved, as well as the circumstances that led to their tragic fate.
Readers will find a unique approach to history in this book, as it relies on primary sources such as letters, diaries, public records, and news articles to construct a narrative rather than reinterpreting established historical accounts. The text raises critical questions about the events leading to the massacre, the role of the dragoons in the American Revolution, and the broader implications of their actions. With a focus on biography and genealogy, Dragoon Diary offers insights into the Revolutionary Period in the United States, making it a valuable reference for those interested in this pivotal era.
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The Bergen Record reported that the remains of a Revolutionary War cavalry unit were unearthed in River Vale, NJ. This was the Third Continental Light Dragoons, nicknamed, Mrs. Washington’s Body Guard. The accompanying text read .provided bayonet practice for the British in Old Tappan, NY. This has come down to us as the Baylor Massacre of September 28, 1778. Who were the officers and men of the Third Dragoons? Did they play more of a part in the American Revolution than provide bayonet practice? How did, and how could, a massacre take place? A military unit must have a history. Was the massacre the end of the dragoons? What was a Virginia unit doing in Bergen County, New Jersey in the first place? How could a cavalry unit be so surprised and then massacred with almost no shots fired in return? This is not a conventional history, in that there is little attempt to re-write history. History writes itself from letters, diaries, public records and newsprint.
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