The 3d Connecticut Provincial Regiment (1775) was commanded by Colonel Israel Putnam. In August 1775, Putnam's Regiment was designated "The 34th Regiment of Foot." Authorized on September 16, 1776 in the Continental Army as the 3d Connecticut Regiment. The regiment was organized between January 1- April 1777 at Hartford to consist of 8 companies from Windham and Hartford Counties. It was assigned to the on April 3, 1777 to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Reassigned on January 1, 1783 1st Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Re-organized and redesignated on June 15, 1783 as the Connecticut Regiment, to consist of 9 companies and relieved from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Disbanded on November 15, 1783 at West Point, New York.