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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01764 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0049] December 1782 |
| Title | Sarcastic letter from Horatio Gates to Henry Knox about his lack of troops and potential action next year |
| Date | 28 December 1782 |
| Author | Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Sarcastic letter written by Major General Gates to Major General Knox. Says "Chess is intirely at a Stand here; I have many challenges, but no Troops to Act; when a convenient Opportunity Offers, I shall be Obliged to you for the peices that are wanting." Goes on to say "prepare your Great Guns to Mow down Ruffians, for the politicians of the House say, we are to have a plentiful Crop next Summer." Letter has what appears to be water damage at the fold. It has faded Knox's docket. Written from Knox's headquarters at John Ellison's mansion. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Sports and Games Global History and Civics Artillery Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics |
| People | Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Vails Gate, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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