1George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 13 June 1779 (Hamilton Papers)
Smiths Clove [ New York ] June 13, 1779 . Reports that Brigadier General Henry Knox will send a reinforcement of artillerymen. Will again ask Congress for money that Gates needs. Sends news from South. LS , in writing of H, New-York Historical Society, New York City.
2From George Washington to Major General Horatio Gates, 13 June 1779 (Washington Papers)
I yesterday received your letter of the 8th. Mine to you of the 11th will accompany this to which I refer you. No opportunity having offered, it has been delayed. I have directed General Knox to send you a reinforcement of Artillery men. One company he informs me is all that the general exigencies of the service will permit him to spare. By the establishment of the ordnance department, when...