Horatio Gates (New York) letter to Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia), 1803 August 8 1 Leaves Box 1, Folder 4 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Gates indicates that he will try the remedies Rush suggested. He believes that England is likely to become a despotism, and notes that there is a rumor in New York City that England will defeat America's treaty with France regarding Louisiana. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library Benjamin and Julia Stockton Rush papers, bulk 1766-1845 and undatedLetters, 1777-1824