They burned a barn but did not occupy the post, and it was promptly reoccupied by Continental Army troops in early 1779.
George Washington was selected as commander in chief of this force, and all other Continental Army troops, the following day.
Some even took up arms, leading Continental Army troops in battle.
Continental Army troops formed the center and rear of Greene's column.
He added efforts to find housing for 8,000 Continental Army troops to his earlier and continuing work on the supply problems.
Continental Army troops, under General Isaac Huger, made up the left wing; they carried four guns into battle.
On the night of March 4 Continental Army troops occupied this high ground.
In the Battle of Trenton, it was attacked by Continental Army troops.
The city was defended by Continental Army troops under the command of General Benjamin Lincoln.
Lincoln was forced to surrender Charleston and more than 5,000 Continental Army troops on May 12.