The American Crisis · Character
General Clinton
British commander-in-chief in America later in the war.
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Also known as General Clinton, Sir Harry Clinton, Sir Henry Clinton, General Sir Henry Clinton
First appearance: the crisis vi to the earl of carlisle general clinton and william eden esq british commissioners at new york
General Clinton shows up with force in A Supernumerary Crisis. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Previous British commander who received Washington's demand but did not comply.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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