No major battles occurred on this date.
But in 1777, the Continental Congress votes to promote Thomas Mifflin; Arthur St. Clair; William Alexander, Lord Stirling; Adam Stephen; and Benjamin Lincoln to the rank of Mag. Gen. Although the promotions were intended in part to balance the number of generals from each state, Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold feels slighted that five junior officers received promotions ahead of him. It is but another of many personal disappointments that change him.
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But in 1777, the Continental Congress votes to promote Thomas Mifflin; Arthur St. Clair; William Alexander, Lord Stirling; Adam Stephen; and Benjamin Lincoln to the rank of Mag. Gen. Although the promotions were intended in part to balance the number of generals from each state, Brig. Gen. Benedict Arnold feels slighted that five junior officers received promotions ahead of him. It is but another of many personal disappointments that change him.
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