George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 27 October 1778

George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates

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.

LS, in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.

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Title: George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 27 October 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Gates, Horatio
Date: 27 October 1778

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Cite as: “George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 27 October 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0623. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 571.]

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