Maxwell’s Brigade
Commander: Brigadier General William Maxwell
Regiments
History
Entered Valley Forge as part of Sullivan’s Division.
Left Valley Forge in May 1778 for New Jersey. Joined Lee’s Division in New Jersey.
Notes
Maxwell’s Brigade was sent to New Jersey in April to keep an eye on British moves from Philadelphia.
Some January alteration figures not available.
Monthly Strength Reports
| Month | Fit for Duty | Assigned | Died | Deserted | Discharged | Enlisted |
| DEC | 745 | 1085 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| JAN | 568 | 1144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FEB | 487 | 1095 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| MAR | 246 | 810 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 24 |
| APR | 490 | 840 | 9 | 48 | 8 | 65 |
| MAY | 625 | 1059 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| Totals | 45 | 93 | 12 | 98 |
Ref: C.M. Lesser - The Sinews of Independence, Monthly Strength Returns of the Continental Army
Encampment Map
