In Congress, May 21, 1776 : Resolved, that all persons taken in arms on board any prize, be deemed prisoners, to be taken care of by the supreme executive power in each colony to which they are brought, whether the prize be taken by vessels fitted out by the Continent .
Extract from the minutes, detailing provisions for treatment of prisoners of war.
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| OCLC: | 62821903 |
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| Language: | English |
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[Philadelphia] :
[Printed by John Dunlap],
[1776]
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| Series: | LLMC-digital (Series)
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| Online Resource: | LLMC Digital |
| Related Items: | Print version:
In Congress, May 21, 1776. |
| Format: | Government Document Monograph Online Resource |
| Summary: | Extract from the minutes, detailing provisions for treatment of prisoners of war. |
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| Item Description: | Evans gives "Philadelphia." as first word of title transcription, but LC copy filmed for microform edition begins "In Congress." Signed: Extract from the minutes, published by order of Congress, Charles Thomson, secretary. Imprint from Evans. Text includes the form of the parole for prisoners of war. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 sheet) |
| Place of Publication: | United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |