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Follow-up to the Battle of Saratoga & the surrender of Burgoyne...
Follow-up to the Battle of Saratoga & the surrender of Burgoyne...
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April 30, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 30, 1778 Page 2 has a bit from Charleston noting: "...informs us that 3000 men had set out for Canada from the back parts of New England, under the command of Gen. Conway...to be joined by 2000 Canadians & Indians..." (see). Also on page 2 is: "The fact relative to the detention of Gen. Burgoyne having been misrepresented...After the articles of capitation had been signed...it became necessary that they should be ratified on the part of Great Britain and America. Congress very readily agreed to ratify the articles on the part of America...involved Gen. Howe in a dilemma; he cold not ratify the capitulary articles without acknowledging the independence of America..." with a bit more (see).
Near the back us a letter from Philadelphia which begins: "We are all much encouraged by the assurances from Britain of a large reinforcement of troops the ensuing summer, which, I hope, providence will make the happy means of crushing this unprovoked rebellion. The rebel army (and indeed the whole country) are in a most miserable situation for want of almost every necessary..." with more (see).
The back page has an item from Congress which notes: "Resolved, that all proposals for a treaty between the King of Great Britain...and the United States of America, inconsistent with the independency of the said States, or with such treaties or alliances as may be formed under their authority, shall be rejected..." and a bit further on: "...8000 men from the New England provinces, 1000 men from Gen. Washington's army, and 1000 men from New York, under the command of Gen. Arnold & the Marquis de Fayette were ordered...to proceed to Canada as early as possible..." (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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