AL (draft), [ca. 1777], to a prisoner of war.

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AL (draft), [ca. 1777], to a prisoner of war.

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Apparently replying to a complaint about cruel treatment, Boudinot says that Congress's policy toward prisoners is one of humanity, and anyone found guilty of inhumane treatment will be punished. A second paragraph, about conditions of parole, has been struck out.

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Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

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Elias Boudinot (May 2, 1740 – October 24, 1821) was a lawyer and statesman from Elizabeth, New Jersey who was a delegate to the Continental Congress and served as President of Congress from 1782 to 1783. He was elected as a U.S. Congressman for New Jersey following the American Revolutionary War. He was appointed by President George Washington as Director of the United States Mint, serving from 1795 until 1805. Born in Philadelphia in the Province of Pennsylvania, Boudinot received a classica...

United States. Office of Commissary General of Prisoners

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