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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04764.48 |
| From Archive Folder | Burgoyne-Kingston collection: papers concerning Convention Army after Saratoga |
| Title | William Heath to John Burgoyne regarding the destruction of property by British soldiers |
| Date | 8 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 is located to General Burgoyne, the commander of the Convention Army. Says that Mr. Blodget has valid complaints against British soldiers demolishing three buildings and other property near Winter Hill. Says documents he has before him are convincing. Tells Burgoyne to "pay that attention to Mr. Blodget's Representation, which the Considerable Loss he has met with intitles him to." Trusts Burgoyne will redress the issue. Repair to the back page of the letter. Most of the address was lost in the repair. Marked "No. 38" in the docket. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle Battle of Saratoga Convention Army Prisoner of War Wartime Pillaging and Destruction |
| People | Heath, William (1737-1814) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) |
| 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 |