The Capture of Major Andre

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Title

The Capture of Major Andre

Subject

Andre, John (1750-1780)

Description

This image depicts the capture of Major John Andre by a group of "highwaymen" loosely affiliated with the Patriot cause. History credits this group with a lucky chance encounter that saved the day and uncovered the Arnold plot. However, the Americans clearly knew about the Arnold plot and most of the contents of Benedict Arnold's correspondence for several months beforehand. Documents created by Major Tallmadge suggest the Americans may have had other plans for dealing with Andre.

Creator

Unknown

Source

East Hampton Library, Long Island Collection, World's Fair Display created by Morton Pennypacker

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Date

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Contributor

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Relation

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Format

image/jpeg

Language

english

Type

image

Identifier

File Call Number XFF36

Coverage

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Files

The Capture of Major Andre

Citation

Unknown, "The Capture of Major Andre," in The Culper Spy Ring and Benedict Arnold, Item #180, http://culperspyring.com/items/show/180 (accessed February 21, 2019).