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TIL that in 1777 there was a plot to replace George Washington with a "Horatio Gates". Although there is no direct evidence of a conspiracy, it is still quite an interesting moment in history. Especially the ending with the pistol duel between Conway & Cadwalader. Had never heard of this story

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