Author: Winthrop SargentPublisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 502
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The Life and Career of Major John André
Author: Winthrop SargentPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 502
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The Life And Career Of Major John André
Author: AnonymousPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019717967
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This biography of Major John André, who served as Adjutant-General to the British Army in America during the Revolutionary War, provides a detailed account of his life and career, including his ill-fated involvement in the plot to capture American General Benedict Arnold. Based on contemporary accounts and documents, this book offers a window into the intrigue and danger of the American Revolution. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Life and Career of Major John André
Author: Winthrop SargentLIFE AND CAREER OF MAJOR JOHN ANDRE, ADJUTANT -GENERAL OF THE BRITISH ARMY IN AMERICA.
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ISBN: 9781033101445
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Life and Career of Major John André, Adjutant-General of the British Army in America
Author: Winthrop SargentThe Life and Career of Major John Andre, Adjutant-General of the British Army in America (Classic Reprint)
Author: Winthrop SargentPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781528261357
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 630
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Excerpt from The Life and Career of Major John Andre, Adjutant-General of the British Army in America Few years ago I published an elaborate account of Major Andre's meeting with Arnold, his subsequent attempt to return to New York, his capture, trial and execution. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Life of Major John André, Adjutant-General of the British Army in America
Author: Winthrop SargentPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9780526673469
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Life and Career of Major John Andre, Adjutant-General of the British Army in America
Author: Winthrop SargentPublisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230216683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XX. Expedients of the British to procure Andre's Liberation.--Their Failure.--Correspondence in the Case. jjAULUS HOOK was only separated from New York by the Hudson, and was almost opposite Clinton's head-quarters. The papers brought by Ogden were therefore not long in coming to his hand; and he at once summoned Mr. Smith the King's Chief-Justice of New York, Mr. John Tabor Kempe the Attorney-General, and other civilians, to meet in consultation with his general officers. Having stated the circumstances of the case and submitted Washington's letter, Sir Henry asked Smith whether in his opinion the Americans could hang Andre as a spy. The chief-justice said that a reference to the authorities on the question led him to believe they could not; and in this opinion the officers concurred. But Kempe preserving a silence, one of them put the same query to him. Without going into the law of the matter he curtly answered, "I think they will hang him.' The querist turned away in disgust, and the Attorney-General presently retired. The conclusion arrived at by the council, however, was that as the American board could not have been possessed of full evidence in the business, a deputation should proceed forthwith to our lines, armed with satisfactory proofs of Andre's innocence: and that Washington should be notified by return of his own flag of the coming envoys. So soon as Andre's imprisonment was known, Simcoe had put himself in readiness to recapture him; and begged of Clinton that in any attempt of that nature his regiment should have the honor of its charge. Thinking the prisoner might perhaps be sent on to Congress, his scouts vigilantly watched the route between our camp and Philadelphia, to give timely warning of any chance to...
The Life and Career of Major John Andre, Adjutant-General of the British Army in America
Author: Winthrop SargentPublisher: Arkose Press
ISBN: 9781345462852
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
LIFE & CAREER OF MAJOR JOHN AN
Author: Winthrop 1825-1870 SargentPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781374275041
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 642
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.