The Journal of Constant Belcher

The "newly discovered" Journal of a common soldier of the American Revolution - Constant Belcher, Pve. 1st NJ Regt. Continental Line & waiter to Brig. Maj. Aaron Ogden. Any similarity to any actual journal of the Revolution or persons then living or dead is purely coincidental. This site has no affiliation with the recreated 1st NJ (Col. Ogden's) and does not represent its views. This is a work of fiction. Follow Belcher on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ConstantBelcher

Friday, June 21, 2013

Constant Belcher: Father of the Tie-Died (Hunting) Shirt

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The adoption of the hunting shirt was one of the first efforts to achieve a level of uniformity in the Continental Army.  Caped hunting froc...
Friday, May 3, 2013

Belcher the Hollow Jockey

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In early Spring, 1779, Colonel Matthias Ogden of the 1 st New Jersey regiment found himself in considerable hot water.   One of his o...
Monday, April 1, 2013

Belchers Breeches

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The Belcher Journal has truly revolutionized our understanding of the life of the common soldier in the Continental Army.   Thanks to B...
Monday, March 18, 2013

Belcher and Baseball

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The origins of our national pastime are as shrouded in myth as the stories that are told about the founding of our nation.   Historians...
Thursday, October 11, 2012

Belcher and Arnold's Treason

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Benedict Arnold's betrayal of the cause of American liberty has made his name a byword for the blackest of traitors.  In late Septembe...
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