The American Army, also known as Continentals, were NOT the same as the Militia.
Indeed, the Continentals (American Army) had the Brown Bess, but Militia, such as your Thomas, did not. They had whatever firearms of the time that a man could afford.
So in this regard, Chainmail is correct.
I’m so sorry for your apparent lack of eclectic knowledge of the topic(s). But if I keep pointing out your apparent errors, and misaprehensions, you will possibly keep On walking back yer points—like you just did—until there is nothing left for you and nowhere for you to stand. In good Christmas spirit, I, therefore, do hereby absolve and dismiss you, My Son.