William Byrd correspondence, 1774 October 6.

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William Byrd correspondence, 1774 October 6.

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Letter from Horatio Gates (1728-1806) concerning Gates' inability to accept Byrd's invitation; his philosophy of life, and ambition for his son Robert.

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806

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American revolutionary general. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Traveller's Rest, to F. Meriwether, Esq., 1787 Jan. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270864014 Revolutionary general. Born in England, Gates settled in Virginia in 1772 after a career in the British army that included service in the French and Indian War. He was commissioned adjutant-general of the Continental Army in 1775, and was in command at the pivotal victory of Saratoga. After Saratoga...

Byrd, William, 1728-1797.

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