Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 to John Syme
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08337 Author/Creator: Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 09 January 1778 Pagination: Order a Copy
Re: disposition and treatment of British Convention prisoners in Virginia: "The prisoners... are to walk about in the day time, but to be locked up at night securely. They are to be well fed & treated with humanity."
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