- John Burgoyne letter to Friedrich Baum.
Saratoga, NY - 14 August 1777
I beg the favor of you to report whether the route you have marched will be practicable with a large corps of cannon, without repair, or with what sort of repair.
- John Burgoyne letter to Horatio Gates.
Hudson River - 30 August 1777
It is with great concern I find myself obliged to add to this application, a complaint of the bad treatment the Provincial soldiers in the king's service received after the affair at Bennington.
- John Burgoyne letter to Horatio Gates.
Cambridge, NY - 11 February 1778
I leave to your feelings to support that which regards my private situation, only begging leave to recall to your recollection the offer you made, in regard to my personal embarkation.
- John Burgoyne letter to George Washington.
Cambridge, NY - 4 April 1778
I should have few greater private gratifications in seeing our melancholy contest at an end, than that of cultivating your friendship.
