... fifteen-year-old relative of his close friend from the Westminster School in London, James Smith Stanley, once again selling his commission. Escaping creditors, he and his bride moved to France. Though he was no longer in the military, he maintained a commitment to a military career, reading military manuals of the day and discussing military issues with French authorities. His father- ... his ability. However, he continually worked to advance his position, using the relationship he developed with Lord Germain and King George III to his advantage. In March 1777, Germain appointed Burgoy...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate