Joseph Plumb Martin (1760 – 1850) was a Revolutionary War soldier, who published an account of his experiences as a soldier in a Connecticut regiment of the Continental Army in 1830. This narrative has been frequently cited by scholars as an excellent primary source for the Revolution. It is notable that Martin was a mere Private in the army, and his account does not involve the usual heroes of the Revolution. Martin participated in, and describes in his narrative, such notable engagements as the Battle of Brooklyn, the Battle of White Plains, and the Battle of Monmouth. Martin was also present during the climatic Siege of Yorktown. 1760 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A regiment is a military unit, consisting of a group of battalions, usually four and commanded by a colonel. ... Illustration depicting uniforms and weapons used during the 1779 to 1783 period of the American Revolution by showing four soldiers standing in an informal group General George Washington, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775. ... Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 (MDCCCXXX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... A Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ... The Battle Pass area, also known as Flatbush Pass in the area of Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery. ... Battle of White Plains Historic Site Battle of White Plains Historic Site : George Washingtons HQ The Battle of White Plains was an inconclusive meeting on October 28, 1776 in the American Revolutionary War. ... The Battle of Monmouth was an inconclusive battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on June 28, 1778. ... Combatants United States France Great Britain German mercenaries Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Lord Cornwallis Charles O’Hara Banastre Tarleton {Stationed at Gloucester, Virginia} Strength 10,800 French 8,845 Americans 7,500 Casualties 62 dead 190 wounded[2] 156 killed 326 wounded 7,018 captured[1] The Siege...

Martin's narrative was originally published anonymously in 1830, at Hallowell, Maine, as A narrative of some of the adventures, dangers, and sufferings of a Revolutionary soldier, interspersed with anecdotes of incidents that occurred within his own observation. It has been republished in many forms, most notably by Little, Brown in 1962, in an edition edited by George F. Scheer (ISBN 0-915992-10-8); as well as appearing as a volume in Series I of The New York Times' Eyewitness Accounts of the American Revolution in 1968. Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 (MDCCCXXX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Hallowell is a city located in Kennebec County, Maine. ... Official language(s) None (English de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... Little, Brown and Company is a publishing house established by Charles Coffin Little and his partner, James Brown. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... The New York Times is a newspaper published in New York City by Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...

External links

• Diary extracts
• Diary extract “Laying Close Siege to the Enemy”
• Gravestone of Joseph P. Martin and wife