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Head Quarters, at Ticonderoga, July 17, 1776.
SIR: I understand that there is a wanton waste of powder
at your post, in firing a morning and evening gun, and in
unnecessary salutes. It is my positive order that this practice
be immediately discontinued, and no ammunition expended
on any account whatever, except in opposition to the attacks
of the enemy. I am, sir, your humble servant,
To the Commanding Officer at Fort George.
Letter from General Gates to the Commanding Officer at Fort George
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HORATIO GATES, Major General.