feb 1, 1776 - The Second Provincial Congress authorized two new regiments of Riflemen.
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In February of 1776, the Second Provincial Congress authorized the formation of two new regiments of riflemen: SC 1st Regiment of Riflemen - Col. Isaac Huger; SC 2nd Regiment of Riflemen - Lt. Col. Thomas Sumter. These new regiments were soon renumbered as the SC 5th Regiment and SC 6th Regiment.
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