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New York Provincial Company of Artillery
"Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804) in the Uniform of the New York Artillery", by artist, Alonzo Chappel (1828–1887)
Active1776
AllegianceNew York Provincial Company of Artillery New York
New York Provincial Company of Artillery United States
TypeMilita
RoleCoastal artillery, Field artillery
Part ofNew York Militia
Engagements
  • Battle of Long Island
  • Battle of Harlem Heights
  • Battle of White Plains
  • Battle of Trenton
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Alexander Hamilton

During the American Revolutionary War, the New York Provincial Company of Artillery was created by the New York Provincial Congress in 1776 to defend New York City from British attack.

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