CHAPTER I. PAGE Washington takes command of the Armies—Sketch of General Lee—Characters of the British Commanders, Howe, Clinton, and Burgoyne—Survey of the Camps from Prospect Hill—The Camps contrasted—Description of the Revolutionary Army—Rhode Island Troops—Character of General Greene—Washington represents the Deficiencies of the Army—His Apology for the Massachusetts Troops—Governor Trumbull—Cragie House, Washington’s Head-Quarters 1 CHAPTER II. Questions of Military Rank—Popularity of Putnam—Arrangements at Head-Quarters—Colonel Mifflin and John Trumbull, Aides-de Camp—Joseph Reed, Washington’s Secretary and confidential friend—Gates as Adjutant-General—Hazardous Situation of the Army—…
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