### April 2 On April 2, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, I was appointed captain of a New York artillery by General George Washington. This marked the start of my military career! At the time, I was only 20 years old, but I had a reputation for being an enthusiastic patriot and a brave soldier. On the same day I was promoted, my troops took part in an audacious battle called the [Battle of Bound Brook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Bound_Brook). We faced off against a larger British force, and while we didn't win the battle, we held them off, inflicting heavy losses and proving our mettle. The Battle of Bound Brook was a turning point for me and all the young revolutionaries - it showed us that we could fight back against the British and truly make a difference in the American Revolution.