General Howe, when he left New York…

October 1777 CE

General Howe, when he left New York for Philadelphia, had put General Sir Henry Clinton in charge of New York's defense, with instructions to assist Burgoyne if opportunities arose.

Clinton had written to Burgoyne on September 12 that he would "make a push at [Fort] Montgomery in about ten days" if "you think 2000 men can assist you effectually."

When Burgoyne received the letter he had immediately replied, appealing to Clinton for instruction on whether he should attempt to advance or retreat, based on the likelihood of Clinton's arrival at Albany for support.

Burgoyne had indicated that if he does not receive a response by October 12 he will be forced to retreat.

On October 3, Clinton had sailed up the Hudson River with three thousand men, and on October 6, one day after receiving Burgoyne's appeal, captures the highland forts named Clinton and Montgomery.

Burgoyne never receives Clinton's dispatches following this victory, as all three messengers are captured.

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