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| No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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| 101 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 11 … | 1778-10-11 | Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 11, 1778 . Thanks Gates for intelligence concerning sailing... |
| 102 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-10-11 | Your favour of yesterday was handed me in the afternoon—I thank you for the communication of... |
| 103 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-10-18 | I imagine General Poors Brigade is by this time in motion agreeable to the determination of the... |
| 104 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-10-20 | Since I wrote to you last I have recd accounts from New York which I think may be depended upon... |
| 105 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-10-21 | I am just now favoured with your letter of this instant. The motions and movements among the... |
| 106 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 24 … | 1778-10-24 | Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Reports that troops have been ordered eastward.... |
| 107 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-10-24 | A fleet of about one hundred and sixty sail supposed to contain 7, or 8000 men having left the... |
| 108 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-10-25 | In my last of the 24th, I advised you of the sailing of a fleet from the hook on the 19th and... |
| 109 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 27 … | 1778-10-27 | Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 27, 1778 . Speculates on British intentions. Instructs Gates... |
| 110 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-10-27 | I received last night your two favours of the 25th with their inclosures. The intelligence from... |
| 111 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 29 … | 1778-10-29 | Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . States that Congress has ordered Gates to Boston... |
| 112 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-10-29 | Colo. Harrison transmitted you by my direction yesterday, together with some dispatches to... |
| 113 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-11-01 | I received yesterday, your favor of the 28th Ulto, and was sorry to find you were in want of... |
| 114 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-11-03 | In my Letter of the 29th Ulto, I transmi<tted> you a Copy of a Resolution of Congress, directing... |
| 115 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-11-05 | Inclosed I transmit you an Extract from a Letter just received from Lord Stirling, advising that... |
| 116 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-11-06 | I am led to beleive by a letter from Major Genl Phillips, that he may not, in consequence of the... |
| 117 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | ≈1778-11-14 | I am favd with yours of the 7th. We are yet under as much uncertainty as ever respecting the... |
| 118 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-11-24 | I received yours of the [thirteenth] inst. by Mr Dodge and of the 16th by Capt. Bailey. Dodge is... |
| 119 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1778-12-17 | I have to acknowlege your favor of the 23 Ulto. General Heath by a letter towards the beginning... |
| 120 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-02-14 | I have been favd with yours of the 27th Decemr and of the 15th and 26th January. That of the 15th... |
| 121 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 6 … | 1779-03-06 | Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 6, 1779 . Discusses proposed Indian expedition. Df , in writings... |
| 122 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-03-06 | By the inclosed copy of a resolution of the 25 of feby last, you will perceive it is the desire... |
| 123 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 12 … | 1779-04-12 | Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 12, 1779 . Reports that Major General John Sullivan has arrived... |
| 124 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-04-12 | I have successively received your several letters of the 4th 16th 24th & 28th of March. General... |
| 125 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 17 … | 1779-04-17 | Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 17, 1779 . Orders Gates to have Brigadier General John Glover’s... |
| 126 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-04-17 | I shall be under the necessity of drawing away a part of the troops now under your command to be... |
| 127 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 19 … | 1779-04-19 | Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] April 19, 1779 . Asks for a muster of Massachusetts troops under... |
| 128 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-04-19 | I have just received a letter of which the inclosed is a copy from the honorable the president of... |
| 129 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-05-01 | I have to acknowledge the due receipt of your two favors both of the 12th instant, and their... |
| 130 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 6 May … | 1779-05-06 | Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 6, 1779 . Asks Gates to examine rank of Captain Ezra Lunt. Df , in... |
| 131 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-05-06 | I inclose you a representation in favour of Capt. Lunt, which is expressed in such strong terms... |
| 132 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, [8–9] … | ≈1779-05-08 | Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May [ 8–9 ] 1779 . Reports that Colonel Armand is recruiting in the... |
| 133 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-05-09 | Col. Armand being now on the recruiting service to the Eastward, I am to desire that you will... |
| 134 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, [14] … | 1779-05-14 | Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May [ 14 ] 1779 . Regrets that prospects for reinforcements are so... |
| 135 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-05-14 | I have duly received your favor of the 25 of April. I am extremely sorry to find that your... |
| 136 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 21 … | 1779-05-21 | Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] May 21, 1779 . Expresses concern over discontent in the Army. Reports... |
| 137 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-05-21 | I am duly favored with your letter of the 7th. Immediately on the receipt of it, I forwarded the... |
| 138 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 26 … | 1779-05-26 | M [ iddle ] B [ rook, New Jersey ] May 26, 1779 . Encloses letter requesting Major General... |
| 139 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-05-26 | I inclose you a letter to Major General Heath directing him to repair to Head Quarters which I... |
| 140 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 11 … | 1779-06-11 | Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 11, 1779 . Laments Gates’s poor prospects for reinforcements.... |
| 141 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-06-11 | I have duly received your two letters of the 25th and 30th of May which the situation of affairs... |
| 142 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 13 … | 1779-06-13 | Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 13, 1779 . Reports that Brigadier General Henry Knox will send a... |
| 143 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-06-13 | I yesterday received your letter of the 8th. Mine to you of the 11th will accompany this to which... |
| 144 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 27 … | 1779-06-27 | New Windsor [ New York ] June 27, 1779 . Transmits second copy of general orders concerning... |
| 145 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-06-27 | Two days since I received your favour of the 21st. Two General Orders of the 7th & 12th of Feby... |
| 146 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 30 … | 1779-06-30 | New Windsor [ New York ] June 30, 1779 . Asks Gates to send Brigadier General John Glover’s... |
| 147 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-06-30 | Yours of the 25th was delivered me an hour ago. Inclosed you will receive a duplicate of mine of... |
| 148 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 10 … | 1779-07-10 | New Windsor [ New York ] July 10, 1779 . Describes latest British and American moves. Df , in... |
| 149 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates … | 1779-07-10 | Three hours ago I received your favour of the 7th—I cannot conceive how my letter of the 27th was... |
| 150 | Washington, George | Gates, Horatio | George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 25 … | 1779-07-25 | West Point, July 25, 1779. Discusses problems of rations and ordnance supplies. Describes... |