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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04764.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Burgoyne-Kingston collection: papers concerning Convention Army after Saratoga |
| Title | Cypher |
| Date | ca. 1777-1779 |
| Author | Kingston, Robert M. (d. 1794) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Appears to be Kingston's cypher to communicate with Sir Henry Clinton in code. "Sir Henry Clinton" is written in pen at the top of one side, along with the word "Top" as a direction of how to place the cypher. There are 4 cut outs. When placed over a coded letter of the same size the cut outs provide a window for the message. There are pencil lines extending from the cut outs as well, which appear to be measurement lines for the actual cut outs. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Convention Army Prisoner of War Battle Battle of Saratoga Military History Codes and Signals Spying |
| People | Kingston, Robert M. (d. 1794) |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |