Miscellaneous papers pertaining to American prisoners of war at Melville Island Prison, 1812-1814
Permanent ID:
8711
Date:
1812 – 1814
Image Description:
Miscellaneous papers relating to American prisoners of war held at Melville Island, Nova Scotia. These documents were in the possession of John Mitchell, agent for American Prisoners of War during the War of 1812. The papers include oaths that prisoners of war on Melville Island were required to sign before release from prison during the War of 1812. In the oath, prisoners pledged to not take up arms against Britain for at least six months following their release.
Address:
Melville Island, Halifax
Format:
Manuscripts
