Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beaten, Broken, But Still Beloved
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
1. Beaten, Broken, But Still Beloved Marker
Taking Albany was now out of the question. General Burgoyne yet hoped he could save both his battered army and his career.
General Gates had once called his aristocratic enemy "an old gamester," Lady Frederica Riedesel, the wife of the German commander, thought that Burgoyne had "lost his head." But the British here still had great admiration for their leader. One of his officers said that "No General was more beloved in an Army, or more deservedly so, than was General Burgoyne."
At Burgoyne's quarters here you would lived in relative comfort. Their spacious quarters had beds, tables, chairs, lighting, and servants.
The Encampment in St. James's Park (detail), by Paul Sandby, RA, 1730.
Burgoyne turned 54 years old in 1777. His wife Charlotte had died in 1775, a loss that left him feeling that the animation of life is over. This campaign was the first time Burgoyne had ever commanded an army.
John Burgoyne by John Graham, ca. 1794.
Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 43° 0.104′ N,
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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: All Armies Travel on Their Stomachs (here, next to this marker); Redcoats and their Families (here, next to this marker); Consequences of Failure (within shouting distance of this marker); Get Ready to Retreat (approx. half a mile away); Why Do the Battles of Saratoga Matter? (approx. half a mile
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
2. Beaten, Broken, But Still Beloved Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Burgoyne and His Army (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Main British Encampment (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Burgoynes Headquarters (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Readying to Retreat (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed); Burgoynes Retreat (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed); The River Redoubts (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed); Retreat, Pursuit, and Surrender (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . John Burgoyne (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 11, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
3. Beaten, Broken, But Still Beloved Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
4. Tour Stop #8
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
