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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00775 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0021] June-December 1779 |
| Title | Knox's copy of a letter from Horatio Gates to Silas Talbot |
| Date | 10 July 1779 |
| Author | Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806) |
| Recipient | Talbot, Silas |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | General Gates declares, "The Glory you and all under your Commd. have gained will be a lasting honour to you & them. I desire you will present my thanks to the Officers & seamen, and acquaint them how Sensible I am of the good service they have done their Country." |
| Subjects | Navy Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Privateering Maritime |
| People | Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806) Talbot, Silas (1751-1813) |
| Place written | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Talbot commanded the sloop Argo in 1779, which patrolled the Long Island Sound and beyond. Talbot was noted by Congress for his success during the Revolutionary War in taking many British prizes. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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