North, William, 1755-1836 [An account of the execution of Major John Andre]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02541.02 Author/Creator: North, William, 1755-1836 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 18 September 1823 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Details the execution of Major John Andre, accused of being a spy, and expresses his sympathetic feelings toward Andre's unfortunate fate. Describes how Baron Von Steuben could not comply with Andre's wish to suffer a soldier's death by being shot since the only suitable death for a spy is hanging.
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