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In the Midst of a Traitor
On July 13, British troopers used General Washington's intercepted letter to find George Higday, They broke into his home and arrested him. They took him to the infamous Provost. His wife, probably concerned that the British would hang him as a spy, decided to tell the British about Elizabeth Burgin. According to Elizabeth she, "Told General Patterson that he carried out two hundred American prisoners for me.” -
A Reply from Robert Campbell
Elizabeth Burgin received a reply from the board of war stating that she was obliged to leave New York. Also that she intended to make an application for a flag. The letter says, "From my representation of your character, your polite and humane conduct towards the American prisoners in general, and one in particular, he has promised to pay particular attention to your application and grant you anything in his possession were it possible. Madam, I am your Most Obedient Servant, Robert Campbell." -
Dear General Washington,
On November 19, 1779, Elizabeth Burgin wrote a letter to George Washington. In it she mentioned the names Major Van Burah, Captain Crain and Lieutenant Lee. She also says that they made their escape from the guard on Long Island. Major Van Burah, Captain Crain, Lieutenant Lee, who made their escape from the guard on Long Island. What does this have to do with Elizabeth Burgin? She was helping to free American slaves since women were the only ones allowed on the ships. She even freed 200 slaves! -
Pension for Elizabeth Burgin
In 1781, the Continental Congress gave Elizabeth Burgin with a pension for her part in helping the Patriots’ cause. The Patriots' cause was a cause for the Thirteen Colonies to gain independence from Great Britain and form their own country.
