Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792 to Friedrich Riedesel [in French]

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GLC#
GLC04761
Type
Letters
Date
11 September 1777
Author/Creator
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
Title
to Friedrich Riedesel [in French]
Place Written
Fort Edward, New York
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
Language
French
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Written by British General Burgoyne as he is marching southward through New York to General Baron Riedesel commander of the German troops with Burgoyne. Letter is in French with partial translation in seller's description in collateral file. Updates Riedesel on various troops' movements and the arrival of transports to cross the Hudson River before the Battle of Saratoga. Advises there might be a strong detachment at Skeneborough. Also included in the file is a color print titled "Genl. Burgoyne Addressing the Indians." Dimensions are 15.7 x 24.1 cm. Depicts a red coated Burgoyne with arm raised in the midground talking to a group of colorfully dressed Indians in the forest. Also included is a blank sheet of parchment. Written at Duar House.

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