Robert Kirkwood, Delaware Patriot Hero
The “Delaware Blues” were well-uniformed, disciplined, and armed with new muskets. It was led by Colonel John Haslet and was formed in January 1776 of eight companies of about 750 men. Robert Kirkwood and his friend Peter Jaquett would answer the call and be appointed as lieutenants in the new regiment. They were fated to serve in some 32 combat engagements over the next seven years.
