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Title: de la Colomb, Pierre to John Jay, 1779; No. 187 Pierre de La Colomb to John Jay, President of Congress
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:695
Description: Requests a rank of brevet major; includes his service record and an account of his misfortunes.; Two copies in English and one in French; American Philosophical Society
Creator: de la Colomb, Pierreet al
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1779-07; 2020

Title: Drakeford, Richard to Alexander Leslie, 1778 July 18; No. 280 Richard Drakeford to Alexander Leslie
Identifier(s): text:347117
Description: Responds to a complaint that Drakeford mistreated an American lieutenant who is a prisoner.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Leslie, Alexander, approximately 1740-1794
Date: 1778-07-18; 2021

Title: Miles, Samuel to George Washington, [1777-1778]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:593
Description: Letter from Samuel Miles to George Washington regarding American prisoners.; "Copy of letter to George Washington"; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: [approximately 1777-1778]; 2021

Title: Loring, Joseph to Samuel Miles and Major West, 1777 April 26
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:602
Description: Letter from Joseph Loring to Samuel Miles and Major West reporting that they will soon be released on parole.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1777-04-26; 2021

Title: Freeborn, Alice to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 May 04; Freeborn, Alice. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11246
Description: Alice Freeborn asks Benjamin Franklin's help to assist her nephew who is imprisoned in Fenton Prison in England.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Allen, Isaac; Allen, William; Forton Prison (England)
Date: 1782-05-04; 2022

Title: Washington, George to the Pennsylvania Council of Safety, 1776 December 18; No. 1541 George Washington to the Pennsylvania Council of Safety
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:925
Description: Requests that John Vandyke, "a most dangerous and inimical person" who was captured in New Jersey and escaped several times, be kept at Philadelphia, and suggests that the latter be exchanged for a patriot prisoner.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799et al
Subject: Waging the War; Politics and Causes of Revolution; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Escaped prisoners of war; Van Dyke, John, 1747-1811
Date: 1776-12-18; 2021

Title: Miles, Samuel to unknown recipient, [1777]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:535
Description: Letter from Samuel Miles to an unknown recipient regarding the exchange of officer prisoners.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Prisoners of war--United States--History--18th century; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: [1777]; 2021

Title: Vaughan, John to William Temple Franklin, 1782 May 18; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27228
Description: Letter from John Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. His arrival in Philadelphia after having been detained as a prisoner on the Quebec frigate, and then paroled; a splendid entertainment given by Congress in honor of the Dauphin; surprised and alarmed at the prevalence of French fashions and luxury instead of the republican simplicity he had expected to find.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Vaughan, John, 1756-1841; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-05-18; 2022

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 June 4; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27201
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Regarding prisoners escaped from England who demand support.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-06-04; 2022

Title: Milton, John to Unknown recipient, 1779 April 16; No. 946 John Milton to ________
Identifier(s): text:353614
Description: Informs him that Milton and another officer are being held hostage by Gen. [Augustine] Prevost for the fulfillment of the capitulation of Fort McIntosh, [Ga.] and requests that a return of prisoners be made so that they may be considered prisoners of war and be eligible for exchange.
Subject: Hostages; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Prévost, Augustine, approximately 1725-1786
Date: 1779-04-16; 2023

Title: St. Clair de Roslin to William Temple Franklin, 1782 July 5; St. Clair de Roslin, ------. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26861
Description: Letter from Roslin St. Clair to William Temple Franklin. Recounting the circumstance of his unjust detention and requests the intervention of Benjamin Franklin. Account of how he came there.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-07-05; 2022

Title: Casey, William to William Temple Franklin, 1782 May 30; Casey, William. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27263
Description: Letter from William Casey to William Temple Franklin. Has money for Captains Durfy and Hains, who were in Mill Prison but said to be now exchanged; wants to know how to transmit it to them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Casey, William; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-05-30; 2022

Title: Michau, Orleans to William Temple Franklin, 1782 August 16; Michau, -----. Orleans. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27064
Description: Letter from Orleans Michau to William Temple Franklin. Suggests that released prisoners of war on their way from England to Nantes be recommended to him, as he understands English and can prevent their being imposed upon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Michau, Orleans; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-08-16; 2022

Title: Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 September 28; No. 594 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington
Identifier(s): text:349005
Description: Informs him that Joshua Huntington led an abortive attempt to carry off cannon from Governor's Island, [N.Y.]; mentions the names of American colonels and lieutenant colonels who were captured, died of sickness, or killed since the British landed on Long Island, [N.Y.]; describes the American attack on Montresor's Island, [N.Y.]; informs him that a committee of Congress has been in camp in order to arrange a plan for a new army and describes the proposed plan; informs him about the arrival from Canada of American prisoners on parole; mentions that Gen. [John] Sullivan was exchanged and that [William Alexander], Lord Stirling is to be exchanged; mentions that a camp is being built and expresses confidence that the Americans will be able to hold their ground; informs him that one-third of the city of New York was consumed in a fire and that the British committed "unheard of Barbarities" on suspected incendiaries; informs him that Capt. [Nathan] Hale was sent as a spy to Long Island, detected, and hanged in New York; mentions that the enemy took possession of Paulus Hook, [N.J.] and that the Americans built a breastwork from river to river approximately ten miles from New York and gives the disposition of American troops; [postscript]: suggests that commanding officers of regiments be consulted about the appointment of their subordinates.
Creator: Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786; Huntington, Joshua, 1786-1819; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Lord Stirling, William Alexander; Hale, Nathan, 1755-1776
Date: 1776-09-28; 2022

Title: Marble, Henry to Luke Drury, 1782 January 22; No. 879 Henry Marble to Luke Drury
Identifier(s): text:353716
Description: Informs him that Gen. [Alexander] McDougall was arrested by Gen. [William] Heath and is a candidate for general court-martial; informs him that thirty prisoners escaped from the "New Stone provost" and that the commander of the guard was arrested, tried, and reprimanded in general orders; mentions that they still have no money; informs him that provisions are now issued under a new system and that West Point is supplied by Comfort Sands and Company and describes a ration of provisions; mentions that all the troops who have not had smallpox are to be inoculated immediately.
Subject: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Armies--Commissariat; Smallpox; Inoculation; McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786; Heath, William, 1737-1814; Sands, Comfort, 1748-1834
Date: 1782-01-22; 2023

Title: Williams, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 May 18; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26898
Description: Letter from Jonathan William to William Temple Franklin. Source of rumors regarding Mr. Ferdinand Grand, but does not credit them. Repeats request for a reply to his letter regarding the prisoners, who are being boarded at his expense.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-05-18; 2022

Title: England, Major Richard William Temple Franklin, 1782 December 29; England, Major Richard. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27147
Description: Letter from Major Richard England William Temple Franklin. Soliciting Franklin's influence to obtain permission for him to act in his military capacity, pending an exchange of prisoners.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; England, Major Richard; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-12-29; 2022

Title: Nesbitt, Jonathan to William Temple Franklin, 1782 September 20; Nesbitt, Jonathan. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26743
Description: Letter from Jonathan Nesbitt to William Temple Franklin. Announces the arrival of three vessels from Philadelphia which took three prizes and about ninety prisoners; awaits instructions regarding same.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Prize law--United States; Nesbitt, Jonathan; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1782-09-20; 2022

Title: Paterson, James to all concerned, 1778 January 15; No. 1077 James Paterson to all concerned
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:922
Description: Pass for a doctor and two hospital mates to visit sick or wounded British prisoners, "Permission for which, having been granted by. . . General Washington."; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Paterson, Jameset al
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Medical care; Identification--United States; Beaumont, Hammond
Date: 1778-01-15; 2021

Title: Hillegas, Michael to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 April 29; Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11118
Description: Michael Hillegas writes on behalf of a poor widow to request that Benjamin Franklin help get her son, John Claypoole, released. He describes that Claypoole was taken prisoner on the ship Luzerne and is now in Mill Prison. He also asks for Franklin how much a set of encyclopedias costs in France for a friend.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Lived Experience; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; Claypoole, John, -1817; Old Mill Prison
Date: 1782-04-29; 2022