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John Adams to Horatio Gates, March 23, 1776
Philadelphia March 23. 1776 Dear Sir I had the Pleasure, a few days ago, of your Favour of 8th. Instant, for which I esteem myself under great obligations to you.…
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Letters to Horatio Gates
B. 1727 · D. 1806
Horatio Lloyd Gates was a British-born American army officer and politician who served in the British and Continental armies. During the American Revolutionary War, he led the Continental Army to victory at the 1777 Battles of Saratoga. However, his career was subsequently tarnished when he was defeated by the British at the 1780 Battle of Camden. Gates has been described as "one of the Revolution's most controversial military figures" due to his role in the Conway Cabal, which attempted to discredit and replace George Washington as the Continental Army's commander-in-chief, along with his controversial actions at Saratoga and Camden.
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32 letters
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, March 1, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] March 1, 1777. Orders investigation of fraudulent recruiting returns. Requests inoculation of two Virginia regiments.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, May 7, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 7, 1777. Encloses letter to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, who is needed at Headquarters.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, August 4, 1777
[ Philadelphia ] August 4, 1777. Forwards Congress’ appointment of Gates to the command of Northern Department.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, August 6, 1777
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 6, 1777. Notifies Gates that De Malmady 1 has been given permission to serve under Gates in Northern Department.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, August 7, 1777
Camp near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] August 7, 1777. Notifies Gates that Du Bouchet 1 has been given permission to serve under Gates in the Northern Department.
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Alexander Hamilton to Horatio Gates, August 29, 1777
Head Quarters Wilmington [Delaware] August 29th 1777 Sir, Your two favours 2 both of the 22d came to hand yesterday. His Excellency had been all the day out reconnoitring the…
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Alexander Hamilton to Horatio Gates, November 5, 1777
Albany, Novemr. 5th. 1777 Sir, By inquiry, I have learned that General Patterson’s brigade, which is the one you propose to send is, by far, the weakest of the three…
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Alexander Hamilton to Horatio Gates, November 13, 1777
Fish Kill [New York] Novemr. 13. 177⟨7⟩ Sir, Since my arrival in this quarter, I have been endeavouring to collect the best idea I could, of the state of things…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, February 14, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 14, 1778 . Regrets inability to “ratify� sentence of court-martial held by Gates’s order, but will leave ultimate decision to Gates’s judgment.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, June 21, 1778
Coryells Ferry [ New Jersey ] June 21, 1778 . Informs Gates of movements of American and enemy forces.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, July 14, 1778
Paramus [ New Jersey ] July 14, 1778 . Informs Gates that Army is marching to Haverstraw.
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Alexander Hamilton to Horatio Gates, September 8, 1778
[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,…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, September 10, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] September 10, 1778 . Instructs Gates to march to Danbury.
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Alexander Hamilton to Horatio Gates, September 12, 1778
[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,…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, September 30, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 30, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 7, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 7, 1778 . Discusses probable British moves. Instructs Gates to repair certain roads to the eastward.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 11, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 11, 1778 . Thanks Gates for intelligence concerning sailing of British fleet.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 24, 1778
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.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 27, 1778
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.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 29, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . States that Congress has ordered Gates to Boston to assume command there. Advises recall of militia at Boston.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, March 6, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 6, 1779 . Discusses proposed Indian expedition.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, April 12, 1779
George Washington informs Horatio Gates that Major General John Sullivan has arrived at Headquarters. He also reports that Major Henry Harnage’s request has been forwarded to Congress for consideration.
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, April 17, 1779
George Washington directs Horatio Gates to prepare Brigadier General John Glover’s brigade for immediate movement. The order emphasizes readiness and swift action during the Revolutionary War. Washington’s instruction reflects ongoing military coordination in 1779.