Product Description
by Alexander Hamilton (Author)
The Fate Of Major Andre: A Letter From Alexander Hamilton To John Laurens (1916) is a historical document that recounts the story of Major John Andr�����, a British officer who was hanged as a spy during the American Revolution. The book comprises a letter written by Alexander Hamilton to his friend John Laurens in 1780, in which he describes the events leading up to Andr�����'s capture and execution. Hamilton, who was a key figure in the Revolutionary War and later became one of the founding fathers of the United States, provides a detailed account of Andr�����'s involvement in Benedict Arnold's plot to surrender West Point to the British. He also discusses the controversial decision to execute Andr�����, who was widely regarded as a brave and honorable soldier. The Fate Of Major Andre is a fascinating insight into one of the most dramatic episodes of the American Revolution, and provides a valuable historical perspective on the conflict between Britain and the newly-formed United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
