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It was a Revolutionary War period Continental Army Unit raised from the area of Philadelphia, Cumberland and Bucks County consisting of three regiments of foot that were used as a screening force between occupied Philadelphia and Valley Forge during Washington's winter camp in 1977-1978. They were commanded by Brigadier General John Lacey and had an effective troop strength of about 500.

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