Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 Proclamation. [calling for loyal colonists to help the British Army]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06309 Author/Creator: Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 Place Written: Fort Edward Type: Broadside Date: 1777/08/11 Pagination: 1 sheet Height: 50 cm, Width: 39 cm Order a Copy
Burgoyne's famous proclamation at the beginning of his ill-fated campaign. Using threats to prevent support for American troops. "I have but to stretch the Indian forces under my direction... to overtake the hardened enemies of Great Britain and America." Docketed on verso "Mr. John Newton's"
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