Drake's Regiment of Militia also known as the 2nd New Hampshire Militia Regiment was called up at Portsmouth, New Hampshire on September 8, 1777 as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of General Horatio Gates as he faced British General John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in General Ebenezer Learned's brigade of the Continental Army. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on December 15, 1777. Sources External links Bibliography of the Continental Army in New Hampshire compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History New Hampshire militia units in the American Revolution Military units and formations established in 1777 Military units and formations disestablished in 1777 1777 establishments in New Hampshire