Hearts of Oak

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The Hearts of Oak was a patriotic militia that existed in colonial New York and played a role in the Revolutionary War. Notable King's College men including Alexander Hamilton, Robert Troup, and Nicholas Fish were members. One of its most daring acts was a raid on the grandiosely named HMS Asia for cannons. Arising in 1775, it was absorbed into a larger military unit by 1776.