Philadelphia Nathanael Greene

at battle of brandywine, greene commanded reserve. @ germantown, greene s command failed arrive in time, having greater distance march right wing under sullivan – failure greene himself thought cost him washington s trust. when arrived @ length, greene , troops distinguished themselves.

painting charles willson peale

at urgent request of washington on march 2, 1778, @ valley forge, accepted office of quartermaster general. conduct in difficult office, of washington heartily approved, said possible under circumstances of fluctuating uncertain force. however, had become quartermaster general on understanding should retain right command troops in field. thus, find him @ head of right wing @ monmouth on june 28, 1778.