Auction Date:2010 Jan 13 @ 10:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
Brigadier general in the Continental Army (1726–1806) who proved himself a capable administrator and who played a major role in the American victory at Saratoga in 1777. In 1778, he permitted his name to be associated with the “Conway Cabal,” a plot to have Gates supplant Washington as commander in chief; though not formally implicated, Gates never truly regained Washington’s friendship or trust, and his role in the war was thereafter greatly reduced. He retired to his Virginia plantation in 1783. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 9, August 9, 1799. Letter to an unknown gentleman likely concerning western land investments. In part: “Being for a considerable time in daily expectation for receiving answers to letters I wrote to my correspondent in Washington County, I delayed until this moment to acknowledge the receipt of your kind letter of the 16th of May. To my astonishment I have as yet no answer to the letters I have wrote Mr. O’Neal! The reason for which I cannot comprehend, as he was always punctual in his answers until now; perhaps he may be sick…I therefore inclose you these letters, which I wish to have separately, and particularly delivered, to the persons they are address’d to; & for that purpose, request you will get your correspondent in Frederick Town to send a messenger Express to Delaware Mills, & thence to Hagars Town, with Directions to wait two hours at each place for answers.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, one through a single letter of signature, small hole to top left, and a mild shade of overall toning.
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5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
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