Statistics for occurrence #1 of “General Clinton” in entry matthews-edward of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
... he came to America, in 1776, was a colonel and aide-de-camp to the King.
He commanded a brigade of the Guards, with the rank of brigadier-general, in the attack on Fort Washington.
In May, 1779, General Clinton sent 2,000 men from New York, under General Matthews, to plunder the coast of Virginia.
He entered the Elizabeth River on transports, escorted by a squadron of armed vessels under Sir George Collie...
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