... murder. Every paper in America carried Gates' letter between August and October 1777, making it one of the enduring images of British arrogance and callousness throughout the revolution. Near the end of July 1777, Burgoyne received word that the enemy hanged two of the messengers he sent to deliver orders to Howe. He suspected the same fate met any messengers Howe had sent to him. In early August, Burgoyne received a two-week ... continue to deflect George Washington in New York, encouraging Cornwallis to invade Virginia, prohibiting Clinton from taking troops from the Chesapeake. Ultim...

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