Can you give info on the Third Reg of the Light Dragoons of Virginia during the

Question: Can you give info on the Third Reg of the Light Dragoons of Virginia during the American Revolutionary War!?
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3rd Continental Light Dragoon, Lewis's Troop(Brigade of the American Revolution )

The 3rd Continental Light Dragoon Regiment formed under the command of Col!. George Baylor in Morristown, New Jersey, and consisted mostly of troopers from Virginia and Maryland!.

Washington saw the intimidating effect of the small force of British 17th Light Dragoons that panicked his militia infantry at White Plains
He asked the Continental Congress for a light cavalry force in the Continental army, and in late 1776 Congress authorized Washington to establish a mounted force of 3000 men, although the total number of available troopers probably never exceeded several hundred!.
In the Spring of 1777, Washington formed FOUR dragoon regiments from existing units and newly recruited horsemen as part of the Continental Line!.

The 1st Continental Light Dragoon Regiment consisted of the Virginians under Major Theodorick Bland that Virginia transferred to the Continental army at the request of Congress, some of which had earlier been serving near Philadelphia!.
The 2nd Continental Light Dragoon Regiment, commanded by Col!. Elisha Sheldon, consisted mostly of Connecticut men who had joined his cavalry!.
The 3rd Continental Light Dragoon Regiment formed under the command of Col!. George Baylor in Morristown, New Jersey, and consisted mostly of troopers from Virginia and Maryland!.
The 4th Continental Light Dragoon Regiment organized under Col!. Stephen Moylan in Philadelphia and Baltimore, and consisted of horsemen from several rebel colonies!.Www@QuestionHome@Com