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[BURGOYNE, John]. The Substance of General Burgoyne's Speeches, on Mr. Vyner's Motion on the 26th of May; and Upon Mr. Hartley's Motion on the 28th of May, 1778. With An Appendix, Containing General Washington's Letter to General Burgoyne. &c. London. 1778. [2],42,[6]pp. Lacks half-title. Late 19th-century green three-quarter calf and marbled boards, spine gilt. Spine and corners heavily rubbed; head of spine chipped. Bookplate on front pastedown. Small loss in gutter margin of titlepage. Light foxing to first and last leaves, minor foxing else. About very good. In a blue half-morocco and cloth folder, spine gilt. HOWES B969, "aa". SABIN 9527. AMERICAN CONTROVERSY 78-11a. First edition of Burgoyne's defensive speech, justifying his conduct following his surrender at Saratoga. Washington's reply to Burgoyne's recent praise of him is highly reflective of Washington's character and, while admitting he cannot but be pleased with Burgoyne's "reversal of fortune" on the field, he extends his sympathies as a fellow soldier. Seller Inventory # 54951
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Title: Substance of General Burgoyne's Speeches, on...
Publication Date: 1778
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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