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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.075.04 |
From Archive Folder | Items concerning the Revolutionary War in New York |
Title | Samuel Holden Parsons to Thomas Mumford discussing surrender of General Burgoyne, the Battle of Germantown and his request of the Connecticut assembly to mobilize 1800 troops |
Date | 23 October 1777 |
Author | Parsons, Samuel Holden (1737-1789) |
Recipient | Mumford, Thomas |
Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
Content Description | Written by General Parsons to Mumford as a merchant in Groton, Connecticut. Says he has doubtlessly heard of the Convention between General Gates and General Burgoyne. The Convention delineated the terms of surrender for General Burgoyne. Mentions the action at the Battle of Germantown on 4 October 1777. Explains that due to fog, the battle with General William Howe ended prematurely. Says the Americans were close to victory before the fog settled on the field. Mentions casualties of generals. Says General Clinton embarked before he could attack. Says his numbers are few and now fears an attack from General Clinton. Says it would be best for 1,400 troops drafted in Connecticut to join General Putnam. Parsons says the militia under him have left. Says he has asked the Connecticut assembly to mobilize 1,800 militia, one-half heavy dragoons and one-half light horse. Hopes if the assembly allows it that he can have access to a considerable body of troops quickly. On last page are several calculations. |
Subjects | Battle of Germantown Revolutionary War Military History Global History and Civics Convention Army Battle Battle of Saratoga Surrender Militia |
People | Parsons, Samuel Holden (1737-1789) Mumford, Thomas (1728-1799) Howe, William Howe, Viscount (1729-1814) Clinton, Henry, Sir (1730-1795) |
Place written | Peekskill, New York |
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 |
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