Horatio Gates

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Description

This is a copy of a portrait of major general of the American forces Horatio Gates Esq. It was gathered as part of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission. The Commission’s purpose was to celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington, and to collect, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times. The National Archives holds this photograph (from 1931-1932) of the print as part of the records of the Commission.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.

National Archives Identifier: 532903

Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-472; Horatio Gates (3/4 length); 1778; The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 – 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/horatio-gates/, April 1, 2026]

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