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Varnum’s Brigade

Lee’s Division | Varnum’s Brigade

Commander: Brigadier General James Varnum

History

Entered Valley Forge in December 1777.

Left Valley Forge in June 1778 as part of Lee’s Division.

Notes

Some January and June alteration figures not available.

Monthly Strength Reports

Month Fit for Duty Assigned Died Deserted Discharged Enlisted
DEC 1023 1715 7 4 0 10
JAN 814 1436 0 0 0 0
FEB 677 1381 29 14 1 7
MAR 397 1385 27 8 9 22
APR 730 1280 41 21 8 33
MAY 874 1263 35 9 20 30
JUN 796 1166 0 0 0 0
Totals     139 56 38 102

Ref: C.M. Lesser - The Sinews of Independence, Monthly Strength Returns of the Continental Army

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