During the Battle of Brandywine in September 1777 , he and his troops were bivouacked at Brinton 's Ford adjacent to Brinton 's Mill .
This was followed by American losses at Brandywine and Germantown .
During the Brandywine     in September 1777 , he and his troops were bivouacked at Brinton 's Ford adjacent to Brinton 's Mill .
This was followed by American losses at Brandywine and Germantown .