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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05563 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
| Title | Horatio Gates to Benjamin Lincoln with the latest events and plans in the Revolutionary War |
| Date | 26 August 1777 |
| Author | Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806) |
| Recipient | Lincoln, Benjamin |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Gates as newly installed commander of the Northern Department to Major General Lincoln, who was sent to New York in July 1777 by George Washington to reinforce Gates's army. Says he received enclosed letters from General Benedict Arnold, who was also sent northward by Washington, and Colonel Peter Gansevoort (letters not included). Mentions a British deserter who provided intelligence on the size of Burgoyne's army. Expects Arnold and a group of Indians to join General Enoch Poor in a few days. Says that Livingston and Cortlandt's regiments will join Poor today. Compliments General John Stark who led his New Hampshire militia admirably against a detachment of Burgoyne's army at the Battle of Bennington on 16 August 1777. Hopes to have the rumors of that success verified soon. Lincoln just missed Bennington, but did capture forts on Lake George after the battle, cutting off Burgoyne from Canada. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Spying Desertion Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs American Indian History Battle Militia |
| People | Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) Poor, Enoch (1736-1780) Gansevoort, Peter (1749-1812) Stark, John (1728-1822) |
| 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 |
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