He was exonerated and promoted to major general on August 9 , 1776 .
This led to the first of several controversies between Congress and General Sullivan , as they sought a scapegoat for the failed invasion of Canada .
Sullivan was exonerated and promoted to major general on August 9 , 1776 .
This led to the first of several controversies between Congress and General Sullivan , as they sought a scapegoat for the failed invasion of Canada .