He assumed command on July 25 , 1780 , and immediately marched into South Carolina with the intent of engaging the British Army , now under the command of Charles Cornwallis .
The Continental Congress appointed Horatio Gates to command the Southern Department .
Horatio Gates assumed command on July 25 , 1780 , and immediately marched into South Carolina with the intent of engaging the British Army , now under the command of Charles Cornwallis .
The Continental Congress appointed Horatio Gates to command the Southern Department .