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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04764.55 |
| From Archive Folder | Burgoyne-Kingston collection: papers concerning Convention Army after Saratoga |
| Title | William Heath to John Burgoyne regarding the transportation of the Convention soldiers back to Britain |
| Date | 14 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 being held to General Burgoyne as Convention Army commander. Says it appears likely the transports will soon arrive to take the Convention soldiers to Britain. Because of this development Heath says he needs a list of names, former residences, occupations, sizes, ages, and descriptions of every non-commissioned officer and private soldier in Convention Army. Says he has sent Major Massaraw to take down the names, as there were objections to Major Brown before. Marked "No. 48" near docket. Red wax seal is partially extent. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle Battle of Saratoga Convention Army Prisoner of War Travel Muster Rolls and Returns |
| People | Heath, William (1737-1814) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) |
| Place written | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |