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Trenton merchant who reportedly hosted Colonel Rall at a Christmas night card game, possibly keeping him distracted while Washington's forces crossed the Delaware. Hunt's role as a deliberate collaborator is debated, but he was known to have patriot sympathies.

New Jersey cattleman who may have served as a spy for Washington, providing intelligence on the Hessian garrison at Trenton. The extent of his espionage role is debated by historians, though family tradition strongly supports it.

Trenton physician who saved the life of James Monroe at the Battle of Trenton by clamping a severed artery in his shoulder.

Hessian colonel commanding the Trenton garrison when Washington attacked on December 26, 1776. Rall was mortally wounded in the battle and died the following day. His failure to fortify the town contributed to the Hessian defeat.

Continental Army general (1742-1786) who commanded one of the two main assault columns during the attack on Trenton.

Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army (1732-1799) who planned and led the crossing of the Delaware and the attack on Trenton.

Washington's chief of artillery who managed the transport of eighteen cannon across the Delaware in freezing conditions. Knox's guns gave the Continental force decisive firepower at Trenton.

Philadelphia militia general (1742-1786) whose column was unable to cross the Delaware on December 25 but later fought at the Second Battle of Trenton and Princeton.

Commander of the 14th Continental Regiment, the Marblehead mariners who manned the boats during Washington's crossing of the Delaware. Glover's regiment was critical to the logistics of the Trenton operation.

Enslaved woman in Trenton whose experience during the Hessian occupation and subsequent battle reflects the war's impact on Black residents of New Jersey. Her name appears in local records but details of her life remain fragmentary.

Captain of a New York artillery company who commanded two guns during the Battle of Trenton. Hamilton's performance here and at Princeton brought him to Washington's attention, leading to his appointment as aide-de-camp.

Eighteen-year-old lieutenant who was wounded at Trenton while leading a charge to capture Hessian cannon. Monroe's service in the Revolution shaped his political career and eventual presidency.

New Hampshire soldier (1728-1822) who led his regiment in the vanguard of the attack at Trenton and later won the Battle of Bennington.

Continental Army general (1740-1795) who commanded the southern assault column at the Battle of Trenton.

Continental Army officer (1752-1810) who led the advance party that seized the Hessian artillery position at Trenton and was wounded in the assault.