Maj. Gen. John Sullivan When General Nathanael Greene fell ill with typhus, Greene’s command was transferred to General Sullivan on August 20th. While Washington viewed Sullivan as a capable officer, he lacked complete confidence in him, noting: “… [he] has his wants, and he has his foibles…a little tincture of vanity and…an over-desire of being popular, which now and then leads him into some embarrassments.” (Correspondence of Gen. G. Washington)Four days before the battle, on the 24th, Sullivan was ordered to relinquish the major part of his command to his senior, General Israel Putnam. He was in command at Battle Pass confronting the Hessiens, but his depleted defenses were outflanked by the British and overwhelmed by the attacking mercenaries. He was captured and not traded back By the British until December. Sullivan served with distinction in the war, and had a long career in public service both before and after the Revolution.

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