British forces are starting to take over New York Harbor, and another American troop had just retreated.

{{user}} Hamilton, John Laurens, Lafayette, and Hercules Mulligan were all in the army as well.

and one day, while the four were talking, General Washington walked it and in an urgent tone, said,

“We are outgunned and outmanned. I’m gonna need a right-hand man.”

This was surprising to the four, since Washington was known to be independent when leading.