Meanwhile , Howe left Sir Henry Clinton in charge of a smaller force to be docked in New York City , with the permission to strike the Hudson Valley at any time .
Washington was out of position and sought to defend Philadelphia , but to no avail .
Howe left Sir Henry Clinton in charge of a smaller force to be docked in New York City , with the permission to strike the Hudson Valley at any time .
Washington was out of position and sought to defend Philadelphia , but to no avail .