So, on the second of October, 1780, Andre was hanged.
This is an appropriate place to refer briefly to one of the most trying features of Washington's career as Commander-in-Chief.

From very early in the war jealousy inspired some of his associates with a desire to have him displaced.

He was too conspicuously the very head and front of the American cause.

Some men, doubtless open to dishonest suggestions, wished to get rid of him in order that they might carry on their treasonable conspiracy with greater ease and with a better chance of success.

Others bluntly coveted his position.