General Gates to General Washington

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New-York, July 2, 1775.

SIR: I have the honour to acquaint you I arrived here last night. This morning proving very rainy, and my horses much fatigued, I have halted for a few hours, which I shall employ in providing some articles I have had no leisure to procure since I left Virginia. From hence I shall proceed with all speed to Cambridge. This morning I waked upon the Generals Worcester, Schuyler, and Montgomery. General Schuyler mentioned in privacy, his having recommended to the Congress, the appointment of another Brigade-Major in this department, as there was no Deputy Adjutant-General allowed. This, Sir, my experience tells me, is an officer, if properly chosen, that will be very necessary to add to the Army in this district, especially as there are two Brigades, and two Brigadier-Generals.

You will pardon the liberty I take, and believe it to proceed from the zeal with which I wish to approve myself, your most faithful, and obedient humble servant,

HORATIO GATES.