Cook's Regiment of Militia explained

Unit Name:Cook's Regiment of Militia
Country:American Colonies
Allegiance:State of Connecticut
Type:Militia
Branch:Infantry
Dates:26 August 1777
Command Structure:Continental Army
Battles:Saratoga Campaign
Disbanded:9 November 1777
Notable Commanders:Thaddeus Cook

Cook's Regiment of Militia was called up at Wallingford, Connecticut on August 26, 1777, as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of Gen. Horatio Gates as he faced British General John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in General Poor's brigade. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on November 9, 1777.