circa 27 October 1777
Unknown
Manuscript document
Title: Prisoners
List of prisoners and ordnance taken by the Northern army in the course of the campaign up to and including Burgoyne's surrender. Counts 5,740 prisoners plus General Burgoyne and 12 members of his staff, including six members of parliament. Lists killed, wounded and deserters too. 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.
GLC07115.02