Caption

American Revolution (1775-1783). John André (1750-1780). British military officer who negotiated with the American general Benedict Arnold. Arrest of Major Andre at Tarrytown in 1780, by John Paulding, David William and Isaac van Wart, while returning to New York after the surrender at West Point Fort. After being found with suspicious documents, he was accused of spying and sentenced to hang. Engraving by Vernier. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G. Roux de Rochelle's Etats-Unis d'Amérique in 1837. Spanish edition, printed in Barcelona, 1850.

Date

Jul 03, 2018

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Photo12/Universal Images Group

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UMG24A04_353

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Keywords

weapon 1780 18th century 19th century America American American Continent American Revolution American Revolutionary War Andre British British army David William Isaac Van Vart John Andre John Paulding Lemaitre Major Andre New York State North America North American Tarrytown Thirteen Colonies USA United States United States of America Vernier americans animal army arrest catching clothing condemnation condemnation to death condemned to death detention engraving gun hat high treason historical history horse horse riding late 18th century military militiaman officer pointing rifle scene sentence to death sentenced spy spying traitor treason weapon