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Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806 to Benjamin Lincoln

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05564 Author/Creator: Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 15.8 cm Order a Copy

Reports to Continental General Lincoln about receiving a letter from George Washington concerning his (untrue) opinion that British Commander William Howe had gone to South Carolina, and adds his own hopes that New York will soon be in American possession. Mentions British General John Burgoyne (not named) is losing Canadians and Indians. Expects that Benedict Arnold will join with his division and " ... a large number of Indians." Ends by stating, "The Sky clears all around us and the political clouds seem gathering all around Our Enemies; that providence may continue to Bless us with prosperity is the Fervent prayer of Dear Generals."

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Howe, William, 1729-1814
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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