Letter

George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 29, 1778

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Horatio Gates
Date
October 29, 1778
Type
Letter

Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . States that Congress has ordered Gates to Boston to assume command there. Advises recall of militia at Boston.

Topics
American RevolutionFederalismFinanceFounding Era
Sources
Founders Online u2014 Papers of Alexander Hamilton View original source ↗
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