In the town of Concord<span>. He had also heard that John Hancock and Samuel Adams, two leaders of the Sons of Liberty, </span>were<span> in Lexington. General Gage </span>sent<span> 700 </span>British soldiers<span> to find the weapons and arrest the two Patriot leaders.</span>
The Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office. The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself.