Moses Hazen
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Moses Hazen was a brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Born in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, he saw action in the French and Indian War with Rogers' Ra
George Campion's Battle of Sainte-Foy
Hazen's business partner, Gabriel Christie
The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack on Quebec, December 31, 1775 John Trumbull, 1786
Mezzotint of Benedict Arnold by Thomas Hart, 1776
Siege of Yorktown
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The Siege of Yorktown, also known as the Battle of Yorktown and the surrender at Yorktown, took place in 1781 and was the final major land engagement of the American Revolutionary War. It was won deci
Moses Hazen
…to lead his own regiment, (the 2nd Canadian, also known as "Congress' Own") throughout the war, seeing action in the 1777 Philadelphia campaign and at Yorktown in 1781. He was frequently involved in litigation, both military and civil, and constantly petitioned Congress for compensation of losses and expenses…
Surrender of Lord Cornwallis John Trumbull, 1820
Siège de Yorktown, a c. 1836 painting by Auguste Couder Rochambeau (center, gesturing), Washington (center R), Marquis de La Fayette (behind Washington, R), Marquis de Saint Simon (behind Washington, L), Duke of Lauzun (L, mounted) and Comte de Ménonville (R of Washington).
Vallière 4-pounder, French Grand Battery, Yorktown, Virginia
Washington firing the first gun