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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04764.52 |
| From Archive Folder | Burgoyne-Kingston collection: papers concerning Convention Army after Saratoga |
| Title | William Heath to John Burgoyne regarding the arrest of Colonel David Henley |
| Date | 13 January 1778 |
| Author | Heath, William (1737-1814) |
| Recipient | Burgoyne, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by General Heath as commander of the district where the captured British Convention Army was situated to General Burgoyne as commander of the Convention Army. References letter from Burgoyne of 13 January 1778. Says he immediately ordered Colonel David Henley, who was accused of abusing British soldiers and of murder, arrested and a court of inquiry will be convened. Says Burgoyne might not be satisfied with a court of inquiry, but that is the usual first step to deal with problems in "our Army," especially with men who command a post like Henley. Says they will be protected and treated generously, probably more so than in other nations. Marked "No. 44" near docket. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle Battle of Saratoga Convention Army Prisoner of War Death Crime Military Law |
| People | Heath, William (1737-1814) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) Henley, David (1749-1823) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |