Phillips, William, 1731?-1781
Variant namesMajor general of Royal Artillery. Phillips was second in command under Burgoyne when he was captured at Saratoga. He was exchanged in 1781 and died on campaign in Virginia later that year.
From the description of AL (3rd person) : to George Washington, [ca. 1779]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122690105
British general in Burgoyne's army, captured at the surrender of Saratoga in October, 1777. Paroled in 1779 and sent to New York. In October, 1780, was exchanged. Died, 1781, while in command of Virginia forces. Buried at Petersburg.
From the description of Letter, 1781 February 1, New York, [N.Y.] to Thomas Veal, [Portsmouth, Va.]. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id: 14517058
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Birth 1731
Death 1781-05-13
