Chapter 218

high-handed measures of, with regard to tories, ii. 134; anxiety of, to attack Lord Dunmore on the Elizabeth river, ii. 183; joyful reception of, in Charleston, ii. 188; exertions of, to put Charleston in a state of defence, ii. 189; his opinion of Fort Sullivan, ii. 190; great deference paid to the opinions of, on military affairs-- self-esteem and impertinence of, ii. 313; instructions given by Washington to, at North Castle, ii. 324; duplicity of, toward Washington, ii. 332; reliance of Washington on--excuses of, for disobeying Washington's orders, ii. 341; characteristic letter of, to James Bowdoin, ii. 342; disingenuous use made by, of a letter from Washington (_note_), ii. 343; letter written by Washington to, from Newark, ii. 344; dislike of, to General Heath, ii. 344, 345; letter of, to Colonel Reed, reflecting on Washington, ii. 347; neglect of, to join Washington in New Jersey, ii. 350; Congress in the dark concerning the movements of--impudence and heartlessness of, ii. 352; attempt of, to disparage Washington to Governor Cook, of Rhode Island,