The Man.* "John Burgoyne was born in London in 1722. The family was of good old stock. . . ." Gentleman Johnny, like many a brave young man of his day or of any day, spent his youth in riotous and genial diversions. A soldier but not inelegant, he wrote a letter to a lord and signed it:
"'I have the honour to be
'With the most profound respect, attachment, and sense of obligation
'Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant
'John Burgoyne.'"
He corrected his reputation as a fiery fop by leading the...
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