George Washington to Horatio Gates, March 6, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 6, 1779 . Discusses proposed Indian expedition.
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 6, 1779 . Discusses proposed Indian expedition.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . States that Congress has ordered Gates to Boston to assume command there. Advises recall of militia at Boston.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 27, 1778 . Speculates on British intentions. Instructs Gates to obtain clothing for men and to return old clothing to deputy clothier general.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Reports that troops have been ordered eastward. Orders Gates to area threatened by British in the event of a British landing.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 11, 1778 . Thanks Gates for intelligence concerning sailing of British fleet.
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 7, 1778 . Discusses probable British moves. Instructs Gates to repair certain roads to the eastward.
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 30, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey.
[White Plains, New York] 12. Sept. 1778 Sir, His Excellency commands me to inform you, that he has received advice, that the enemy, who had made a debarkation at Bedford,…
White Plains [ New York ] September 10, 1778 . Instructs Gates to march to Danbury.
[White Plains, New York, September 8, 1778] Sir, His Excellency desires me to inform you that having received information of the enemy’s being out advanced this side of Wards House,…