330.
To J. B. Holroyd, Esq.
House of Commons, Thursday, Dec. 4th, 1777.
SARATOGA.
Dreadful news indeed. You will see them partly in the papers, and we have not yet any particulars. An English army of nearly 10,000 men laid down their arms and surrendered prisoners of war, on condition of being sent to England and of never serving against America.[377] They had fought bravely, and were three days without eating. Burgoyne is said to have received three wounds. General Frazer[378] with 2000 men, killed. Colonel Ackland[379] likewise killed. A general cry for peace. Adieu. We have constant late days.
331.
To his Stepmother.
Bentinck Street, December 16th, 1777.
Dear Madam,