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October 18, 1780
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia dated October 3 reports that Major André, while under the gallows, promised to reveal vital information about threats to American liberties if spared, resulting in a 3-day reprieve; he has disclosed details unknown to Congress, implicating spies of both sexes in the town.
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Full Text
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, October 3.
"Private letters from camp say, that while Andre was under the gallows, he informed those who were about him, that if his life was spared, he would unfold some things of vast moment to the people of America; in consequence of this, it is said, he was reprieved for 3 days, and has fully complied with his word; what is in truth and in fact the substance of his information, is not now publicly known to Congress; if Andre's life is spared on this account, we shall have it to day from the General. As the reports go, females, as well as males, are engaged in the base purposes of destroying the liberties of their country; some of both sexes are in this town, and a few days, perhaps a few hours, will discover who they are."
"Private letters from camp say, that while Andre was under the gallows, he informed those who were about him, that if his life was spared, he would unfold some things of vast moment to the people of America; in consequence of this, it is said, he was reprieved for 3 days, and has fully complied with his word; what is in truth and in fact the substance of his information, is not now publicly known to Congress; if Andre's life is spared on this account, we shall have it to day from the General. As the reports go, females, as well as males, are engaged in the base purposes of destroying the liberties of their country; some of both sexes are in this town, and a few days, perhaps a few hours, will discover who they are."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Major Andre
Reprieve
American Spies
Treason
Philadelphia
Historical Espionage
What entities or persons were involved?
Andre
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Andre
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
October 3
Story Details
While under the gallows, Andre offers to reveal important information about threats to American liberties if spared, leading to a 3-day reprieve; he discloses details implicating spies of both sexes in town, unknown to Congress.