"Their distress is almost intolerable" : the Elias Boudinot letterbook, 1777-1778
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Published
Bowie, Md. : Heritage Books, 2002.
Format
Book
ISBN
0788422103, 9780788422102
Physical Desc
xi, 145 pages ; 21 cm
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Published
Bowie, Md. : Heritage Books, 2002.
Language
English
ISBN
0788422103, 9780788422102
Notes
General Note
"Presents the 1777-1778 Elias Boudinot Letterbook and represents his work while serving as Commissary General of Prisoners for the American government"--Page v.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-137) and index.
Description
This is a collection of letters by Elias Boudinot who served as the first Commissary General of Prisoners dealing with the prisoner management of our men held by the British during the Revolutionary War. Unlike current protocols, during the Revolutionary War each side was to provide food, clothing, and other aid to its own men while they were held by their adversary. This book also includes a brief history of the Commissary of Prisoners, a document chronology, a list of further readings on Boudinot and Prisoners of War during the American Revolution, and a full name index.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown-Morris Township Library - Local History | H 973.371 BOY | Non-circulating |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Boudinot, Elias, -- 1740-1821 -- Correspondence.
New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons.
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons.
Prisoners of war -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 18th century.
Prisoners of war -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons.
United States. -- Office of Commissary General of Prisoners -- Officials and employees -- Correspondence.
New York (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons.
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons.
Prisoners of war -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 18th century.
Prisoners of war -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons.
United States. -- Office of Commissary General of Prisoners -- Officials and employees -- Correspondence.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Boudinot, E., & Boyle, J. L. (2002). "Their distress is almost intolerable": the Elias Boudinot letterbook, 1777-1778 . Heritage Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 and Joseph Lee. Boyle. 2002. "Their Distress Is Almost Intolerable": The Elias Boudinot Letterbook, 1777-1778. Heritage Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 and Joseph Lee. Boyle. "Their Distress Is Almost Intolerable": The Elias Boudinot Letterbook, 1777-1778 Heritage Books, 2002.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Boudinot, Elias, and Joseph Lee Boyle. "Their Distress Is Almost Intolerable": The Elias Boudinot Letterbook, 1777-1778 Heritage Books, 2002.
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