At the time, it was the site of the Continental Army's southern command under General Benjamin Lincoln. The British garrison at Savannah was about the same size as his own. Throughout the early months of 1779, Lincoln was reinforced by local militia as well as militia from North Carolina and Georgia.
At that time, it functioned as General Benjamin Lincoln's southern command within the Continental Army. The British garrison in Savannah had a similar size to his own forces. Throughout the early part of 1779, Lincoln was supported by local militia and reinforcements from North Carolina and Georgia.