Although bad health prevented Butler from assuming an active combat role, he offered his military talents to his state, and in early 1779 Governor John Rutledge turned to the former Redcoat to help reorganize South Carolina's defenses.
Bad health prevented Butler from. Bad health was assuming an active combat role. He offered his military talents to his state. Governor John Rutledge turned to the former Redcoat. This was in early 1779. This was to help reorganize South Carolina's defenses.