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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC05564
From Archive Folder	Documents Relating to 1777
Title	Horatio Gates to Benjamin Lincoln regarding expected movements by the British
Date	28 August 1777
Author	Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806)
Recipient	Lincoln, Benjamin
Document Type	Correspondence; Military document
Content Description	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."
Subjects	Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Canada Politics American Indian History Military History
People	Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Howe, William Howe, Viscount (1729-1814) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801)
Theme	The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs; Native Americans
Sub-collection	The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Transcript	Show/hide Head Quarters 28th: Augt 1777- Dear Sir I did myself the pleasure to write to you by an Express I sent round by Albany, since then I have heard from General Washington, his Letter is dated the 20th:, he says he is now of Opinion that Sir William Howe is gone [to] South Carolina. I hope soon to acquaint you, that N. York is in Our Possession; & that the reinforcements from all parts, are in One, or Other, of Our Incampments. The Riffle men must be here tomorrow, unless the late Northerly Winds has delay'd them in the River.- I find the Indians, & Canadians, have mostly left the Enemy. I daily Expect General Arnold, with His Division, & a larger Number of Indians. The Sky clears all around us, and the political Clouds [2] seem gathering all around Our Enemies; that Providence may continue to Bless us with prosperity is the Fervent Prayer of Dear General Your Affectionate Humble Servant Horatio Gates My Respects to General Stark, & Col: Warner -- Honble: Majr: Genl: Lincoln [docket] From Genl Gates Augt. 29th 1777 [address leaf] To The Honble: Major Genl: Lincoln Commanding at Benington

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