After eight months, of capture he was finally released under one condition. He could not fight the British until the American’s released the British soldiers. He earned a major promotion for his actions in Quebec, which finally put him to a Colonel. He was also given a special light infantry of backwoodsmen like himself. He directed his men with turkey calls. They targeted the officers, killing them off and the harassing of the British troops forced the British to surrender. Unfortunately, Colonel Morgan did not get the credit that he deserved. Morgan was passed over for a promotion to a Brigadier General, which was given to General Anthony Wayne. He was very offended and took it personal. He resigned from the army for almost a year. It wasn’t until he was asked to join the southern campaign against Lord Charles Cornwallis following General Gates defeat in Camden, SC. After, a great performance Congress finally promoted him to a Brigadier
After eight months, of capture he was finally released under one condition. He could not fight the British until the American’s released the British soldiers. He earned a major promotion for his actions in Quebec, which finally put him to a Colonel. He was also given a special light infantry of backwoodsmen like himself. He directed his men with turkey calls. They targeted the officers, killing them off and the harassing of the British troops forced the British to surrender. Unfortunately, Colonel Morgan did not get the credit that he deserved. Morgan was passed over for a promotion to a Brigadier General, which was given to General Anthony Wayne. He was very offended and took it personal. He resigned from the army for almost a year. It wasn’t until he was asked to join the southern campaign against Lord Charles Cornwallis following General Gates defeat in Camden, SC. After, a great performance Congress finally promoted him to a Brigadier