The second new regiment was of quite a different character.

You get your new regiment put together, I'll have weapons for them.

In the longer term, this allowed the new Regiment to develop its own identity more quickly.

A large quantity of equipment for the new regiment has been received.

The new 5th Regiment's other ancestors also saw considerable action.

But first a brief description of how the new Regiment related to the old.

"A good number of them, I think, would jump at the chance to join a new regiment."

The new regiment was mustered into service on May 5.

It was merged with another unit to form a new regiment in 1791.

My new regiment will have one battle credit to its name by the time this engagement is over.