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Domestic News
November 7, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Gen. Putnam reports intercepting a letter from H. Clinton to Gen. Burgoyne via tartar emetic, dated Oct. 8, 1777, from Fort Montgomery, expressing support for Burgoyne's operations without direct orders.
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Dear General,
New Windsor, Oct. 11, 1777.
In consequence of a severe tartar emetic, which I ordered to be given, have taken a letter from Clinton to Burgoyne, of which the enclosed is the copy. I have in my possession a small silver bullet, from which I an exact copy.
With esteem, I am dear General, your obedient servant,
Gen. PUTNAM.
GEO. CLINTON.
FORT MONTGOMERY, October 8, 1777.
hope this little success of ours may facilitate your operations.
In answer to your letter of the 28th Sept. by C. C. I shall only say, I cannot presume to order, or even advise, for reasons obvious. I heartily wish you success. Faithfully your's,
H. CLINTON.
General Burgoyne.
New Windsor, Oct. 11, 1777.
In consequence of a severe tartar emetic, which I ordered to be given, have taken a letter from Clinton to Burgoyne, of which the enclosed is the copy. I have in my possession a small silver bullet, from which I an exact copy.
With esteem, I am dear General, your obedient servant,
Gen. PUTNAM.
GEO. CLINTON.
FORT MONTGOMERY, October 8, 1777.
hope this little success of ours may facilitate your operations.
In answer to your letter of the 28th Sept. by C. C. I shall only say, I cannot presume to order, or even advise, for reasons obvious. I heartily wish you success. Faithfully your's,
H. CLINTON.
General Burgoyne.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Intercepted Letter
Revolutionary War
Clinton Burgoyne
Putnam
Military Correspondence
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Putnam
Clinton
Burgoyne
H. Clinton
Geo. Clinton
Where did it happen?
New Windsor
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Windsor
Event Date
Oct. 11, 1777
Key Persons
Gen. Putnam
Clinton
Burgoyne
H. Clinton
Geo. Clinton
Event Details
Gen. Putnam obtained a copy of a letter from Clinton to Burgoyne using a tartar emetic and a silver bullet; the letter from Fort Montgomery hopes their success aids Burgoyne's operations and wishes him success without ordering.