Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
We had been warned to keep extremely quiet.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
1. We had been warned to keep extremely quiet. Marker
It was supposed to be a secret retreat under cover of darkness. Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne abandoned his camp on October 8 and left behind 400 sick and wounded. Lady Riedesel loaded her three little daughters, ages six, three, and one, and two maidservants into an open carriage. They fled northwards with the rest of the British Army.
"We had been warned to keep extremely quiet, fires were left burning everywhere, and many tents were left standing, so that the enemy would think the camp was still there. Thus we drove on all through the night. Little Frederica was very much frightened, often starting to cry, and I had to hold my handkerchief over her mouth to prevent our being discovered."
Lady Frederica Riedesel, wife of Burgoyne's German Commander, 1800
Friedrich Riedesel, Baron of Eisenbach by Johann Heinrich Schrφder, ca. 1790
Frederica Riedesel, Baroness of Eisenbach by Johann Heinrich Schrφder, ca. 1790
Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1800.
Location. 43° 0.255′ N, 73° 36.604′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Not Everyone Retreated North (a few steps from this marker); Hike the Refugee Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); the Whole Way was marked with Devastation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chasing Burgoyne Changed the World (about 300 feet away); Crucial Choices (about 400 feet away); British Troops in Blue Coats
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
2. We had been warned to keep extremely quiet. Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. The Great Redoubt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Burial Site of General Fraser (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Retreat, Pursuit, and Surrender (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Artillery Park (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Baggage Park (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Battles of Saratoga (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Frederika Charlotte Riedesel (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
3. We had been warned to keep extremely quiet. Marker
Looking down the path to the marker which is the first on the left.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 10, 2024
4. We had been warned to keep extremely quiet. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 4. submitted on August 11, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
