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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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George Washington to Horatio Gates, May 14, 1779

From George Washington
To Horatio Gates
May 14, 1779

George Washington informs Horatio Gates of disappointing prospects for reinforcements and encloses a congressional resolution regarding the defense of Rhode Island. He also communicates that Virginia levies will be dispatched to support operations in the South. Washington’s message reflects ongoing strategic adjustments during the Revolutionary War.

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Alexander Hamilton to Horatio Gates, September 4, 1779

From Alexander Hamilton
To Horatio Gates
September 4, 1779

Alexander Hamilton, stationed at West Point, asks General Horatio Gates to forward a letter from French diplomat Conrad Alexandre Gérard to Baron von Steuben. The request aims to facilitate communication among key figures in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Hamilton's action supports coordination between American and French military efforts.

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