Series 1: Correspondence, 1726-1828, n.d.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence consists of letters related to Gates' professional and personal matters. There is extensive correspondence concerning Gates' expedition to Ticonderoga in 1776; his successes at Battle of Saratoga in 1777; and the failures at the Battle of Camden in 1780. This series also includes drafts of Gates' letters and speeches; shopping and packing lists; military certificates; legal documents; and orders and proclamations from congress. Also included are typewritten transcripts for many of the aforementioned items.
Arrangement
This series is arranged in chronological order and is available on microfilm reels 1-17.
Correspondence, 1726 September 13 - 1769 November 7
reel: 1 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1769 November 12 - 1776 July 17
reel: 2 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1776 July 17 - 1776 October 16
reel: 3 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1776 October 17 - 1777 August
reel: 4 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1777 August - 1777 October 19
reel: 5 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1777 October 20 - 1778 March 26
reel: 6 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1778 March 28 - 1778 August 15
reel: 7 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1778 August 16 - 1779 March 3
reel: 8 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1779 March 4 - 1779 July 10
reel: 9 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1779 July 10 - 1779 October 15
reel: 10 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1779 October 16 - 1780 August 20
reel: 11 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1780 August 21 - 1780 November 27
reel: 12 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1780 November 28 - 1784 May 6
reel: 13 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1784 May 7 - 1788 July 28
reel: 14 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1788 August 5 - 1792 January 1
reel: 15 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1792 January 2 - 1798 February 21
reel: 16 (Material Type: Microform)
Correspondence, 1798 February 22 - 1828, n.d.
reel: 17 (Material Type: Microform)