Marinus Willett In January, 1776 the enlistments in the regiment expired and the men started home. Willett arrived in New York City in March. In the defence of New York City later that year Willett lost a captain's commission in the 4th New York Regiment and participated as a militiaman. In November, 1776 he was made Lieutenant Colonel of the 3rd New York Regiment which was commanded by Peter Gansevoort. He spent the winter recruiting. In March, 1777 he was given command of Fort Constitution in the New York Highlands. From this fort he engaged in a successful attack on one hundred
Lord Mayor of Dublin Lord Mayor of Dublin The Lord Mayor of Dublin () is the honorific title of the chairman (, ) of Dublin City Council which is the local government body for the city of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. The incumbent is Independent councillor Nial Ring. The office holder is elected annually by the members of the Council. The office of Mayor of Dublin was created in June 1229 by Henry III. The office of "Mayor" was elevated to "Lord Mayor" in 1665 by Charles II, and as part of this process received the honorific The Right Honourable ("The Rt Hon.").