Poem entitled "The American Times-Part 1st" criticizing the new American government; attributed to Major John Andre.

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Poem entitled "The American Times-Part 1st" criticizing the new American government; attributed to Major John Andre.

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Poem entitled "The American Times-Part 1st." Beginning of document attributes it to Major Andre. Mentioned in the poem are Henry Laurens, John Hancock, George Washington, [Thomas] Payne. Poem criticizes the American government and the men involved in its formation and operation. At beginning of document, of which the top is missing, are listed the following names: Laurens, Adams, Hancock, Jay, Duere, Duane, Wilson, Pulaski, Witherspoon, Reed, McKean, Washington, Roberdeau, Morris Bob, Morris Governeur, Chase.

2 pages.

American Periodical Series I

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André, John, 1751-1780

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British army officer. From the description of The American times, a satire, in three parts : poem, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71070981 John André, a British army officer during the American Revolutionary war. In January 1777, he became captain of the 26th Regiment of Foot ; in early summer he became the aide-de-camp to Charles Gret, 1st Earl of Grey (1729-1807). and in 1778 was promoted to major. In 1779 André became adjutant general of the British Army and wa...