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Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 to Robert Kingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04763 Author/Creator: Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 Place Written: Chedarton, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Written by General Burgoyne in England as a parolee after Battle of Saratoga to Kingston as Burgoyne's Adjutant General. Mentions that he received information that the government might use intelligence from Boston as grounds to return him to America as a prisoner of war. Says if it comes to that, he will not obey the order. Asks Kingston to keep that information confidential. Says box that might contain a summons from the American Congress sent by the Manchester coach has not arrived and expresses his impatience since he is moving to Scarborough the next day. Tells Kingston to remain in London so he can pass along intelligence about his adversaries. Suggests they should meet in Bath around 30 September 1778. With Crown & Posthorn watermark.

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

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