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- GLC#
- GLC04764.47-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 8 January 1778
- Author/Creator
- Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
- Title
- to William Heath
- Place Written
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Marked No. 37. Written by Burgoyne as commander of the British forces in the captured Convention Army to Heath as American commander of the district where the Convention Army is located. References Heath's letter of that same day. Has no objection to the officer and Mr. Clarke giving the parole Heath requires. Is surprised Heath would ask about the "matter relating to the payment of accounts previous to embarkation." Says he cannot make a decision yet. Says he will delay giving an answer until the ships arrive. Says "I shall know what to demand and you will judge what you are to refuse." Hopes Clarke can set out on his journey the day after tomorrow with copies of the accounts.
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