In an August 1, 1776 letter to Gen. George Washington, British General Sir William Howe described
himself as “wishing sincerely to give relief to the distress of all prisoners….” Howe indicated he “shall readily consent to
the mode of exchange you are pleased to propose, viz: officers for those of
equal rank, soldier for soldier, citizen for citizen; the choice to be made by
the respective commanders for their own officers and men.”
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This blog features true stories of the American Revolution, especially about prisoners.
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