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- GLC#
- GLC04764.68-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- March 30, 1778
- Author/Creator
- Henley, David, 1749-1823
- Title
- to Robert Kingston
- Place Written
- Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address : docket Height: 23.7 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Written by Colonel Henley, former commander of Prospect Hill barracks about to be tried for a court martial for allegations of mistreatment of British troops and murder to Lieutenant Colonel Kingston, a staff officer to General John Burgoyne. This document was in response to previous correspondence. Henley begins by sending his compliments to Kingston. Says the first proposition made in Henley's name was refused by Burgoyne and that the alternation of it by General William Phillips was inadmissible. Therefore, Henley says he will send two gentleman to act on his behalf and Burgoyne should send two gentleman and they will negotiate based on "certain conditions, which may be stipulated by the Principals." Marked "3rd Letter" above the address. Docket is marked "No. 9 & 10."
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