The battle of Moore Creek Bridge In 1775 the death of John Harvey caused others leaders like cornelius Harnett and Richard Caswell led the Province. The Provincial Congress set up some defense measures created a loyality oath for everyone to take authorized the enlistment of soldiers to fight inthe war, and issued paper money for everythig. The Province raised 2 regiments for General George Washintons"s Continental army. James Moore of Wilmington and Robert Howe of Brunswick commanded the regiments.
In 1775 the death of John Harvey caused others leaders like cornelius Harnett and Richard Caswell led the Province. The Provincial Congress set up some defense measures created a loyality oath for everyone to take authorized the enlistment of soldiers to fight inthe war, and issued paper money for everythig. The Province raised 2 regiments for General George Washintons"s Continental army. James Moore of Wilmington and Robert Howe of Brunswick commanded the regiments.