On June 18, 1776, General George Washington appointed Joseph Reed as adjutant general with the rank of colonel, recognizing the need for a trusted administrator as the army prepared to defend New York against the British navy. Meanwhile, John Hancock, president of the Second Continental Congress, communicated from Philadelphia regarding the crisis in Canada, requesting Washington to send General Horatio Gates north to replace the deceased John Thomas. Hancock emphasized the urgency of the situation and the need for military action in the region.
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June 18, 1776: Washington Appoints Reed as Adjutant General Amidst Military Preparations
On June 18, 1776, General George Washington appointed Joseph Reed as adjutant general as preparations intensified for the defense of New York against British forces. Concurrently, John Hancock of the Second Continental Congress urged Washington to send General Horatio Gates to Canada to address the military crisis following the death of General Thomas.
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On This Day: Efforts in Canada are collapsing as British forces prepare to invade New York
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June 18, 1776: Washington Appoints Reed as Adjutant General Amidst Military Preparations