Citation - Maryland Journal: 1777.11.04

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Index Entry Drummers, in Saratoga, British prisoners of war 
Location Saratoga 
Citation
MJ.777.023
4 Nov 1777:33 (5/209)
The following is the most accurate return we have yet
received of the prisoners who surrendered by capitulation to
General Gates, on the 16th ult.
1 Lieutenant-General, 2 Major-Generals, 3 Brigadiers, 6
Lieutenant-Colonels, 12 Majors, 76 Captains, 133
Lieutenants, 41 Ensigns, 8 Chaplains, 6 Adjutants, 7
Quarter-Masters, 14 Surgeons, 13 Mates, 5 Judge Advocates,
356 Serjeants, 189 Drummers and Fifers, 4991 Rank and File. 
Total 5863.
. . . [17 lines listing names of ranking officers.]


Generic Title Maryland Journal 
Date 1777.11.04 
Publisher Goddard, M. K. 
City, State Baltimore, MD 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0020914
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