An Authentic Narrative of Facts Relating to the Exchange of Prisoners Taken at the Cedars; Supported by the Testimonies and Depositions of His Majesty's Officers

T. Cadell

ISBN 10: 037127706X / ISBN 13: 9780371277065

Published by HardPress, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Authentic Narrative of Facts Relating to the Exchange of Prisoners Taken at the Cedars; Supported by the Testimonies and Depositions of His Majesty's Officers
• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 037127706X
• ISBN 13: 9780371277065
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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An Authentic Narrative Of Facts Relating To The Exchange Of Prisoners Taken At The Cedars; Supported By The Testimonies And Depositions Of His Majesty's Officers. This pamphlet presents a British perspective on the events surrounding the exchange of prisoners after the surrender of the post at the Cedars during the American Revolutionary War. It contrasts with the Continental Congress reports and includes proclamations by General Carleton, detailed accounts of the surrender, the terms of a cartel for exchange, and testimonies from officers such as Captain Forster and Captain Andrew Parke. The document assembles primary source letters, affidavits, and affidavits from the time to argue that British efforts sought humane treatment of prisoners and to expose alleged misrepresentations by the rebel Congress. It provides a window into 1776 Montreal and Quebec operations and the governance of prisoners and hostages.