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January 18, 1815
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In 1814, American officers freed from Canadian captivity thank Major Vanderventer for his selfless aid to prisoners, including providing clothes, comforts, and funds on his own credit amid British refusal.
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HONORABLE TRIBUTE.
The following Address, which we find in the Plattsburgh Republican, of Dec. 24, signed by all the hostages who had returned from captivity, merits re-publication:
TO MAJOR VANDERVENTER.
Plattsburgh, Dec. 23, 1814.
SIR—We, the undersigned, American Officers lately confined as hostages in Canada, beg leave to express to you our sincere thanks, for the zealous and unremitting exertions which you have ever made to ameliorate the condition of your fellow sufferers in captivity. Emancipated from long and rigorous imprisonment, and once more restored to the enjoyment of Liberty, the American officers would be wanting in duty, did they fail to testify, both to you and to their country, the sentiments of gratitude which they entertain for your benevolent exertions in their behalf. The strenuous and successful efforts which you as senior officer have made, to clothe and provide with adequate comforts, the brave soldiers of the United States, sent down to Quebec, naked and diseased, and the noble and disinterested manner in which you supplied pecuniary relief, on your individual credit, to the prisoners, at a time when the British government in Canada refused to negotiate public bills for that purpose, will ever entitle you to their warmest thanks. Without a Public Agent at Quebec, the situation of the prisoners would have been wretched indeed, but for your timely interference.
About to be separated from your former companions, be assured, sir, that you carry with you the respect of all who know you, and their warmest wishes for your welfare.
We are respectfully, Sir, your obedient servants.
The following Address, which we find in the Plattsburgh Republican, of Dec. 24, signed by all the hostages who had returned from captivity, merits re-publication:
TO MAJOR VANDERVENTER.
Plattsburgh, Dec. 23, 1814.
SIR—We, the undersigned, American Officers lately confined as hostages in Canada, beg leave to express to you our sincere thanks, for the zealous and unremitting exertions which you have ever made to ameliorate the condition of your fellow sufferers in captivity. Emancipated from long and rigorous imprisonment, and once more restored to the enjoyment of Liberty, the American officers would be wanting in duty, did they fail to testify, both to you and to their country, the sentiments of gratitude which they entertain for your benevolent exertions in their behalf. The strenuous and successful efforts which you as senior officer have made, to clothe and provide with adequate comforts, the brave soldiers of the United States, sent down to Quebec, naked and diseased, and the noble and disinterested manner in which you supplied pecuniary relief, on your individual credit, to the prisoners, at a time when the British government in Canada refused to negotiate public bills for that purpose, will ever entitle you to their warmest thanks. Without a Public Agent at Quebec, the situation of the prisoners would have been wretched indeed, but for your timely interference.
About to be separated from your former companions, be assured, sir, that you carry with you the respect of all who know you, and their warmest wishes for your welfare.
We are respectfully, Sir, your obedient servants.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
War Of 1812
Hostages
Gratitude
Prisoner Aid
Major Vanderventer
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Vanderventer
American Officers
Where did it happen?
Plattsburgh, Canada (Quebec)
Story Details
Key Persons
Major Vanderventer
American Officers
Location
Plattsburgh, Canada (Quebec)
Event Date
Dec. 23, 1814
Story Details
American officers, recently released from captivity in Canada, express gratitude to Major Vanderventer for his efforts to provide clothing, comforts, and financial relief to fellow prisoners when British authorities refused aid.