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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Extract from General Arnold's letter dated May 28, 1776, from Montreal, describes his return from an expedition to St. Anne's where 500 American men were captured by British regulars and savages. He arranged a prisoner exchange but refrained from revenge due to humanity.
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Extract of a letter from general Arnold, dated Montreal, May 28, 1776.
I have only one moment to acquaint you I am well, though much fatigued, having this morning returned from an expedition 15 leagues above this, at a place called St. Anne's, where we have lately had near 500 of our men made prisoners, by a number of regulars and savages. You will see a particular account soon of the agreement I have made with them or exchange of prisoners. I never was more mortified in not having it in my power to revenge the cruel and perfidious treatment of our enemies. Humanity forbade the step; and though I had a sufficient force, my hands were tied."-
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St. Anne's, Near Montreal
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May 28, 1776
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near 500 american men made prisoners; agreement made for exchange of prisoners
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General Arnold returned fatigued from an expedition 15 leagues above Montreal to St. Anne's, site of recent capture of nearly 500 men by regulars and savages. He was mortified not to revenge the treatment but was restrained by humanity despite sufficient force.