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I have designated it as being a Massachusetts unit, but it could be from any of the New England states, which all had white facings. 

Massachusetts had a large quota of 15 regiments of Continentals.

At the time of the Revolution, only Virginia had a larger population, but almost half of those were slaves. 

Reversed colors are once again used for the drummer.

The Massachusetts colony was certainly the hotbed of the Revolution, but all the other colonuies defied the authority of “Parliament” as well. 

When we think of Continental infantry, this unit is probably what comes to mind. 

Dark Blue coats with Buff facings (cuffs, collars, and lapels), buff vests and trousers.

The regulations for the new Continental uniforms of October 1779 specified Buff facings for the Continental regiments raised in New York and New Jersey. 

The population of New Jersey was relatively small at the time of the Revolution, and thus their quota was set at only 4 Regiments (Battalions, really). 

Continental regiments raised in New York and New Jersey were to have buff facings. In reality, they pretty much wore whatever uniforms they could get a hold of, but I am going to depict them more or less as per the regulations.