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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04764.67 |
| From Archive Folder | Burgoyne-Kingston collection: papers concerning Convention Army after Saratoga |
| Title | Richard Brathwait to John Burgoyne regarding the Men of War |
| Date | 23 March 1778 |
| Author | Brathwait, Richard (fl. 1778) |
| Recipient | Burgoyne, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Captain Brathwait of the ship Centurion in Cape Cod Harbor. Tells Burgoyne that he has arrived with orders of General Sir William Howe for the Men of War and transports with provisions on board them to return to Rhode Island. Says he will proceed without the loss of time. Postscript says Captain Dalyrmyple sends his compliments. Docketed by Burgoyne. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle Battle of Saratoga Convention Army Prisoner of War Military Provisions Transportation |
| People | Brathwait, Richard (fl. 1778) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) |
| Place written | Cape Cod Harbor, Massachusetts |
| 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 |