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George Washington to Horatio Gates, September 30, 1778

Author
George Washington
Recipient
Horatio Gates
Date
September 30, 1778
Type
Letter

Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 30, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey.

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Founders Online u2014 Papers of Alexander Hamilton View original source ↗
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