Deaths on January 3

William Leslie (British Army officer)

Died on January 3, 1777

William Leslie, Scottish captain (b. 1751)

The Honourable William Leslie (8 August 1751 – 3 January 1777) was a British nobleman and soldier. He was the second son of the Earl of Leven and Melville from Scotland and a captain in the 17th Foot of the British Army during the American War of Independence. He was mortally wounded during the Battle of Princeton and buried with military honours by American General George Washington at Pluckemin, New Jersey.

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Events on 1777

13 Jun

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
American Revolutionary War: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette lands near Charleston, South Carolina, in order to help the Continental Congress to train its army.
31 Jul

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier "be accepted, and that, in consideration of his zeal, illustrious family and connexions, he have the rank and commission of major-general of the United States."
19 Sep

First Battle of Saratoga
American Revolutionary War: British forces win a tactically expensive victory over the Continental Army in the First Battle of Saratoga.
27 Sep

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
American Revolutionary War: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States, for one day after the Second Continental Congress evacuates Philadelphia to avoid invading British forces.
7 Oct

Battle of Bemis Heights
American Revolutionary War: The Americans defeat the British in the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights.

Deaths on January 3

William Leslie (British Army officer)

Died on January 3, 1777

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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette

First Battle of Saratoga

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Battle of Bemis Heights