Lot 101
Gates, Horatio (1727-1806) British soldier who served in North America during the French and Indian War and became a general in the Continental Army. He claimed victory at Saratoga (1777) and was involved in the Conway Cabal; he was relieved of his command and his conduct was questioned after the Battle of Camden (1780); in 1782 he was allowed back into service under Washington. Autograph Document Signed in the text, one page, 9¼ x 7½ inches, n.p., n.d. "General Gates Requests the Favor, That Congress will be please to grant, a Colonels Commission, to Lieut. Col. the Chevallier de Fallie; & a Majors Commission to Captain the Chevallier de Luce. These gentlemen served with reputation all the last campaign to the Northward." The campaign mentioned is most probably the Saratoga episode as it was about the only time Gates was successfully in command. Three words of text are very faint, not affecting "General Gates."
Estimated Value $600 - 800,
Joe Rubinfine, 1981,
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