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At the start of 1776 , the Marblehead Militia Regiment formally became the 14th Continental Regiment and was ordered in July to march to New York and later to Long Island . In August, Glover organized and supervised the evacuation from Long Island of 9,000 Continental troops and all of their equipment, guns, horses, and cannon, at night and under appalling weather conditions. In mid-October, Glover and 750 of his soldiers fought to a standstill a British force of more than 4,000 regulars. On Christmas night, 1776 , Glover again proved his mettle when the 14th Continental Regiment ferried Washington and 2,400 men Across The Delaware River at night, again in desperate weather, marched them nine miles into Trenton, New Jersey , fought a 36-hour successful battle there, marched back to the Delaware with 900 Hessian captives, and crossed back over the river again. Following additional distinguished roles in the war, including at the battles of Saratoga , Rhode Island , and others, Glover retired from the Army in 1782 . He returned to Marblehead, rebuilt his business, and went on to serve two terms in the Massachusetts Legislature and six terms on the Marblehead Board of Selectmen. He died January 30 , 1797 , at the age of 64. Glover Elementary School in Marblehead is named after him. |
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