When was it published?

April 9, 1778 in The Newport Gazette

Foreign News April 9, 1778

The Newport Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Peterham, Earl Of Harrington, General Burgoyne, General Gates, Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton, Duke Of Newcastle, The King

Q: What keywords are associated?

Saratoga Convention, Burgoyne Gates Articles, Lord Peterham Arrival, American War Dispatches

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What is this article about?

On December 24, 1777, Lord Peterham arrived in London from General Burgoyne at Saratoga, bringing the original articles of convention between Burgoyne and Gates, along with dispatches and letters for the King. Accompanied by Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton and other officers in good health, but no news from New York or Philadelphia.

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Dec. 25. Yesterday between two and three o'clock, the Right Hon. Lord Peterham, eldest son of the Earl of Harrington, Aide de Camp to General Burgoyne, arrived at his father's house in the Stable-Yard, St. James's, from General Burgoyne at Saratoga. His Lordship brought the original articles of convention between General Burgoyne and Gates, with other dispatches and private letters for the King.

With Lord Peterham came home Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton, son of his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, and some other officers all in good health, but brought no news from New-York or Philadelphia.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Saratoga Convention Burgoyne Gates Articles Lord Peterham Arrival American War Dispatches

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Peterham Earl Of Harrington General Burgoyne General Gates Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton Duke Of Newcastle The King

Where did it happen?

Saratoga

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Saratoga

Event Date

Dec. 25

Key Persons

Lord Peterham Earl Of Harrington General Burgoyne General Gates Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton Duke Of Newcastle The King

Outcome

articles of convention between general burgoyne and gates

Event Details

Lord Peterham arrived from General Burgoyne at Saratoga with the original articles of convention between Burgoyne and Gates, other dispatches, and private letters for the King. Accompanied by Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton and other officers in good health, but no news from New-York or Philadelphia.