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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07129 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1775 |
| Title | George Sackvile to unknown regarding British troops in America |
| Date | 13 July 1775 |
| Author | Germain, George Sackville, Viscount Sackville (1716-1785) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | A remarkably outspoken letter written three months after Lexington. He evaluates commanders and vows that now further accommodations are now possible: "We will soon have very interesting news from Boston, as I never can believe that Howe will be subject to be block'd up in that town...." He adds "I confess I am in no humour to treat lite. The Colonies have felt the power of this Country, their insolence would be insupportable if any accommodation now took place. Lord North must see the necessity of making them sue for Pardon, and when that happens, I shall not wish for any preasures [?] of rigour." He predicts that Clinton will replace Howe. Germain would be named Secretary of State for the Colonies in November. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Siege of Boston Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs |
| People | Germain, George Sackville, Viscount Sackville (1716-1785) |
| Place written | Stoneland Lodge |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |