Extract of a letter from General Gates, dated camp at Saratoga, October 18, 1777. : Sir, I have the satisfaction to present your excellency with the convention of Saratoga; by which His Excellency Lieutenant General Burgoyne has surrendered himself …, page [1]

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

Lancaster [Pa.]

Printed by Francis Bailey

1777-10-18
[1777]

1 sheet ([2] p.) ; 33 x 21 cm

The thirteen articles of convention are followed by: Extract of a letter from General Gates to Gen. Vaughan, dated Albany, October 20, 1777, concerning the British army’s burning of Kingston, N.Y.; and a copy of the recommendation "to set apart Thursday, the 18th day of December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise," dated "In Congress, Nov. 1, 1777. Imprint from colophon. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy inscribed: Convention of Saratoga [...?] to Gen. Vaughan; ink marks; mounted on paper sheet. References: Bristol B4623; Shipton & Mooney 43394.

Broadsides -- SY1777 no.15
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Saratoga Campaign, N.Y., 1777

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

Kingston (N.Y.)--History--Burning by the British, 1777
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns

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