Note 9 — THE MINSTRELSY OF THE REVOLUTION.

The following curious account of the overthrow of Burgoyne at Saratoga, on the 17th of October, 1777, was probably written soon after that memorable event. Here followeth the direful fate Of Burgoyne and his army great Who so proudly did display The terrors of despotic sway. His power and pride and many threats Have been brought low by fort’nate Gates, To bend to the United States.