On This Day: In New York, Washington faces the enemy within
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
TL;DR
- General George Washington is facing internal danger in New York.
- The threat from within is considered as perilous as the approaching British army.
- Washington informed Second Continental Congress President John Hancock about the internal threat.
- Royal Governor William Tryon is identified as encouraging dissenters.
- The situation in New York involves both internal and external enemies.