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Peters' Corps - Historical BackgroundIn May 1777, a leading American refugee, John Peters of Vermont, was selected by
General John Burgoyne to raise a regiment of rangers Most American loyalists were used in rear areas, but it was a mark of the high regard in which Colonel Peters was held that the rangers were assigned to serve with General Fraser's Advance Corps, together with the British Light Infantry, and Brunswick Jaegers. The regiment took part in the operations around Ft. Ticonderoga, and at the Battles of Hubbardton and Bennington, always in the thick of the fight. Over 600 men served in the regiment from May 1777 through the Battle of Saratoga, after which some 90 survivors made their way to Canada. This ended the regiment's active participation in the revolution. However, Captain Justus Sherwood and men of his company, continued to serve in the
Champlain Valley until the end of the war. Sherwood served as Chief of Intelligence to
Governor Haldimand during this period, and his men took part in many raids and
intelligence operations in northern New York and Vermont. Return to the Top of the Page
Peters' Corps - Where we are todayIn 1976, Captain Sherwood's company of the Queen's Loyal Rangers was re-activated to
take part in the Bicentennial of the American Great emphasis is placed on authenticity of clothing and behavior, and many of our members have also re-created trades and crafts of the 18th century. One aspect of life in the 18th century that continues today is the preparation of food. To view our collection of period recipes, click here. Most of us live in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. Our local events are
mostly in these areas. Brigade events range from Virginia to Canada. To view our current
year calendar of events, click here. Return to the Top of the Page
UniformsAs was the case in 1777, some of the men of the regiment wear the red coat faced green, round hat cocked up on the left, and belly box which were given to the first 80 recruits in 1777. The rest of the men, the ladies and the children of the regiment wear civilian clothes like those worn by our 18th century counterparts when they fled to Canada. The greatest possible assistance is given to new recruits in making their clothing and
assembling their accoutrements and muskets. Our goal is to make the Peters' Corps
experience a thoroughly enjoyable one for our members, and to educate the public in all
aspects of 18th century life, civilian as well as military. Return to the Top of the Page
Contact InformationIf you'd like more information about our unit, please contact: Brian Zawodniak, Sergeant Phone: (860) 869-1299 To correspond electronically with Peters Corps':  Brian Zawodniak, Sergeant For technical problems with this site, contact Dan Moraski:  Dan Moraski, Adjutant & Webmaster Return to the Top of the Page
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to serve with his army in the invasion
which was about to start. One month later, Peters was appointed Lieutenant Colonel, and
his regiment, officially known as the Queen's Loyal Rangers, was ordered to join the army
at St. Johns. In less than one month, over 300 refugees had enlisted. 
Revolution. Our company is comprised of men-at-arms as well as
women and children who serve as camp followers. We are part of the