Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806 to George Clinton re: complaints about a French officer; fortifying Hudson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07128 Author/Creator: Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806 Place Written: York-Town, Pennsylvania Type: Letter signed Date: 1778/03/05 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 24.6 x 18.3 cm Order a Copy
Responding to complaints about a French officer Col. Louis la Radiere, the engineer engaged in works for the Hudson Highland defenses. "We could wish to avoid offence to any foreigners...we would treat them with all possible respect: but we must not sacrifice, or hazard our safety, from a point of delicacy."
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