Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 to Friedrich Riedesel [in French]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04761 Author/Creator: Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 Place Written: Fort Edward, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 September 1777 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.6 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Written by British General Burgoyne as he is marching southward through New York to General Baron Riedesel commander of the German troops with Burgoyne. Letter is in French with partial translation in seller's description in collateral file. Updates Riedesel on various troops' movements and the arrival of transports to cross the Hudson River before the Battle of Saratoga. Advises there might be a strong detachment at Skeneborough. Also included in the file is a color print titled "Genl. Burgoyne Addressing the Indians." Dimensions are 15.7 x 24.1 cm. Depicts a red coated Burgoyne with arm raised in the midground talking to a group of colorfully dressed Indians in the forest. Also included is a blank sheet of parchment. Written at Duar House.
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