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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04764.75 |
| From Archive Folder | Burgoyne-Kingston collection: papers concerning Convention Army after Saratoga |
| Title | John Macomb to John Burgoyne regarding his desertion |
| Date | 24 July 1778 |
| Author | Macomb, John (fl. 1778) |
| Recipient | Burgoyne, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Macomb, a Royalist in Burgoyne's army during the Saratoga campaign, to Burgoyne in London. Writes that he wants to affirm his character with Burgoyne after General Haldiman believes he deserted the army with 1500 pounds after the defeat at Saratoga. Says Brigadier General Fraser, who died at Saratoga, said he would have a 50 pound-a-year salary, which he has not received. Says he only left the army before the Convention because he dreaded what the "Rebels" would do to him for helping his son-in-law raise a battalion for Burgoyne. Hopes Burgoyne will recommend establishing his salary to Haldiman. Says acting paymaster of the Convention Army, David Geddes, can vouch that he only received the money that is credited for in his account. There is a separate wrapper for the letter with the address and docket. Docket in the hand of Robert Kingston, a staff officer of Burgoyne's, says the letter would be forwarded to Bath in England. Also says Burgoyne will write to Haldiman and tell him that Macomb was strongly recommended by Fraser. |
| Subjects | Finance Soldier's Pay Death Loyalist Revolutionary War Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Revolutionary War General Military History Canada Battle of Saratoga Battle Convention Morality and Ethics Desertion |
| People | Macomb, John (fl. 1778) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) |
| Place written | Quebec, Canada |
| 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 |