The American Crisis · Character
General Conway
British general and politician, criticized by Paine.
minor
Also known as General Conway, Conway, Henry Seymour Conway
First appearance: the crisis vii to the people of england
General Conway's tie to George Washington is one of the pressures that moves The American Crisis—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
British parliamentarian who moved to discontinue offensive war in America; described as a gentleman of amiable character.
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With George Washington (rivalry): General Conway was part of the Conway Cabal, a faction that schemed to replace Washington as commander-in-chief. In The Crisis XI: On the Present State of News: British parliamentarian…
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- Key Figures and Factions
- British and Loyalist Opponents
- Protagonist
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