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Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 to William Heath

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04764.45 Author/Creator: Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 Place Written: Cambridge, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 January 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 30.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Written by Burgoyne, captured British General in charge of the Convention Army to Heath, American General in charge of the district where Convention Army is located. Says Heath made no objection to sending a person to Rhode Island to get money for the Convention Army, so he has made arrangements to do so. To avoid delays he would like Heath's permission to send David Geddes, acting paymaster, to Rhode Island. Promises he will return within a specified time. Asks for an escort for Geddes from Providence back to Cambridge. Hopes to hear from him by that evening or next morning. In a different ink Burgoyne asks for information when Heath's messenger "sets out on his return to General Washington."

Kingston, Robert M., fl. 1776-1779

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