DescriptionPhotograph of a memorial to Colonel Israel Angell in Springfield. The Memorial reads: To the memory of Colonel Israel Angell Who commanded the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry At the Battle of Springfield 28th June, 1780 ----------------------------------------------- Headquarters, Ramapaugh, 26th June, 1780 Sir: The gallant behaviour of Col. Angell's Regiment on the 23rd instant, at Springfield, reflects the highest honour upon the officers and men, they disputed an important pass with so obstinant a bravery that they lost upwards of 40 killed, wounded and missing, before they gave up their ground to a vast superiority of force. Your Excellency's Most Obedient Servant Geo. Washington To Governour Greene Col. Records, Vol. IX, P.220.