Sunbury (Ga.) Prisoners oath

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Sunbury (Ga.) Prisoners oath

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This collection contains the oath of the Sunbury prisoners of war to their captors, promising they will not leave Sunbury or allow anyone to free them before they are legally exchanged. If they are freed, they will attempt to return to their captors; if return is impossible, the prisoners swear not to take up arms against King George until they are legally exchanged. The oath mentions Col. Cruger, leader of the British troops. The oath is marked "a coppy" (contemporary).

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Georgia Historical Society

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Georgia Historical Society

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