Maryland became known as “The Old Line State” in recognition of the Maryland Line. Unfortunately most people think it is because Maryland is the south side of the Mason-Dixon Line.
One often overlooked military leader who was very effective and prob. saved Washington’s army in New York was Lord Stirling. Like Grant, he was an open drunk; but like Grant he was a very effective general on attack. Stirling didn’t get the accolades after the war since he died at its conclusion.