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conduct of the New England troops defended by, i. 758; defensive works prepared by, at Brooklyn, ii. 171; sickness of, when the British landed on Long Island, ii. 264; urgency of, for the destruction of New York, ii. 287; tour of inspection of, to the forts on the Hudson Highlands, ii. 441; skilful movement of, at the battle of the Brandywine, ii. 507; retreat of the American army at Germantown covered by, ii. 556; important service rendered by, to the army at Valley Forge, as quartermaster, ii. 599; chosen to supersede Gates in command of the southern forces, ii. 698; arrival of, at Charlotte, ii. 699; confidence inspired among the southern republicans by the presence of,