distrusted by Samuel and John Adams, 214;
by others, 214, 215;
formation of a plan to supplant him by Gates, 215;
opposed by Gates, Mifflin, and Conway, 215, 216;
angers Conway by preventing his increase in rank, 216;
is refused troops by Gates, 217;
defends and loses Delaware forts, 217;
refuses to attack Howe, 218;
propriety of his action, 219;
becomes aware of cabal, 220;