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Collection Reference Number GLC01450.150
From Archive Folder Documents Relating to 1778 
Title Horatio Gates to Lord Thanet in which Gates appeals to Britain to recognize American independence
Date ca. 1778
Author Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806)  
Recipient Thanet, Sackville Tufton, Earl of  
Document Type Correspondence; Government document
Content Description Copy of a letter to Thanet in which Gates appeals to Britain to recognize American independence. Cites the American victory at Saratoga and foretells "Calamities which England will sustain" if the war is continued. A version of this letter was printed in the 29 April 1778 edition of the Pennsylvania Evening Post.
Subjects Global History and Civics  Diplomacy  Revolutionary War  Military History  Surrender  Battle  Battle of Saratoga  
People Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806)  Thanet, Sackville Tufton, Earl of (1733-1786)  
Theme The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859