Although Charles Lee had his fans, there was one overriding issue that prevented him from leading the Continental Army: he wasn't an American. And, as an interesting footnote, his retreat at the Battle of Monmouth caused General Washington to take over his command (some accused him of cowardice). He badmouthed Washington continuously, and was challenged to a duel by one of Washington's officers. He was wounded in that duel and died a lonely man surrounded by his dogs near Philadelphia. He is buried at Christ Church, Philadelphia, where more Signers are buried than at any other place.
In this History show, they had him captured by the British who thought he was their biggest threat militarily. He had stood up Washington and was eating at an inn. They did say a general named Reed agreed with him about Washington. And that some of the public and Washington's troops were becoming very doubtful of Washington and the war effort.
Not true? I wish Ollie North ran that channel.