This man's highest post was supplanted by a similarly named position whose first holder was Henry Knox.
One loss by this general led to some of his men being held in the Exchange and Provost "Dungeon" and he was later exchanged for William Philips. This man would later successfully disperse a rebel army after marching 30 miles through a snowstorm. This man's highest post was supplanted by a similarly named position whose first holder was Henry Knox. Though this general commanded the right flank, the Hudson River (*) separated his normal forces from the fighting during the Battle of Saratoga. Due to the city's inadequate defenses, this general surrendered Charleston to Henry Clinton. For 10 points, name this Continental general perhaps best known for his victory at Petersham during Shay's Rebellion and accepting the British surrender at Yorktown.
One loss by this general led to some of his men being held in the Exchange and Provost "Dungeon" and he was later exchanged for William Philips.
Benjamin Lincoln