"The World Turned Upside Down – 2nd Canadian Continentals" Topic

The 2nd Canadian Continental Regiment, Congress's Own, otherwise known as Hazen's Regiment was a rather unique unit in the American order of battle, formed as it was in the early days of the American War of Independence, soon after the failed attempt to take Quebec City in December 1775.

The regiment was originally formed and recruited from French Canadians in the Quebec Province by Moses Hazen and Edward Antill, using a French organisation of four battalions each of five companies with an aspiration of a final strength of 1,000 men. This number never rose much above half that despite Congress allowing Hazen to recruit throughout the American colonies, and coming under direct control of Congress, hence the title Congress's Own.

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JJ

2nd implies there was a first doesn't it?
Any idea if there were others?

Correct and yes.

If you read my post, I refer to a unit of Canadians formed by Colonel James Livingston in the Quebec campaign of 1775 which formed the basis for the 1st Canadian Regiment.

The post also goes on to highlight the fact that following an inspection by Von Steuben and his recommendation to amalgamate both regiments, the two units were made one in 1781.

I hope that answers your query.

JJ

Since they're "Congress's Own", I've always wondered just how generous the notoriously stingy Congress was in supplying them.
I'm guessing that they weren't all that Special. Just another Continental Regiment.

I think Congress was a difficult paymaster right up to the end, as it seems the Canadians resisted disbandment due to outstanding pay to the men. As to their other needs, you may well be right.

JJ