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- GLC#
- GLC07115.02
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- October 27, 1777
- Title
- Prisoners
- Place Written
- Saratoga, New York
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
One document states that 5,740 prisoners were captured by the Northern army during the campaign against General Burgoyne. Breaks down the prisoners by nationality, General Burgoyne and his staff, members of parliament, as well as the number of people killed, wounded, and deserted. It also notes the types of ordinance captured. No names of prisoners are listed.
General John Burgoyne's expedition from Canada was defeated on 17 October 1777 at the Battle of Saratoga. Burgoyne's surrender was the greatest victory for the Americans so far in the war, and an important turning point. Most likely written at or near Saratoga, where Burgoyne surrendered.
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