State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, September 22, 1777 Whereas by the latest advices from the northern army under the command of General Gates, it appears, that the army under the command of General Burgoyne have far advanced from water carriage, and by that means have rendered their retreat more difficult (Printed by John Gill, 1777)
"In Council, September 22, 1777. Read and concurred. ...". - Ascribed to the press of John Gill by Cushing. - Cushing, J.D. Mass. laws, 1010. - Evans, 15437. - Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2094. - Recommending that the militia of certain counties reinforce General Gates' troops for 30 days