October 9, 1775 Congress authorizes raising of two battalions from New Jersey. November 10, 1775 First six companies are raised. The 1st New Jersey Regiment ordered to Hudson Highlands. January, 1776 Detachment from 1st New Jersey Regiment assists in arresting Tories on Long Island. October 11, 1776 Battle of Valcour Island. 1st New Jersey Regiment participates under command of Benedict Arnold. Later ordered to garrison Fort Ticonderoga. November 5, 1776 All New Jersey regiments ordered to New Jersey for discharge and reforming. December, 1776 First New Jersey Regiment is reorganized. September 26, 1780 1st New Jersey Regiment reorganized (Third Establishment). November 3, 1783 1st New Jersey Regiment discharged at New Windsor Cantonment.