Plan for subduing the American Colonies 1777

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Plan for subduing the American Colonies 1777

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Plan drafted by Major General Charles Lee of the Continental Army during his capture by General Sir William Howe in March 1777 to aid the British Army. Lee had previously served as Captain in the British Army during the French and Indian War

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Lee, Charles, 1731-1782

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Lee was a veteran British Army officer who settled in America in 1773 and was appointed a major general in the Continental Army at the outbreak of the Revolution. In 1778, he was appointed to lead the attack at the Battle of Monmouth, but instead retreated without warning, apparently ignored orders from George Washington, and afterward demanded an apology from him. Lee was suspended and later dismissed from the Army. From the description of ALS, 1776 Jan. 30, Stamford, Ct...

United States. Continental Army

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In response to the expansion of the Continental Army the number of staff was increased and reorganized in 1776. Changes included the creation of a new unit to supplement George Washington's personal staff. This special unit, the Commander in Chief's Guard, was formed on March 12, 1776 with Captain Caleb Gibbs (formerly adjutant of the 14th Continental Regiment and appointed Aid to Major General Greene) as commander. The unit protected Washington, the army's cash, and official papers. ...