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Hair Buyer General Hamiltons Virginia captivity noted
The 1779 Durre Williamsburg capture of Henry Hamilton the Hair Buyer General is recounted with his march from Beaverdam to Williamsburg and his brutal imprisonment. The account includes his writings from London 1781, detailing harsh conditions, lack of due process, and parole rejection, ending with his exchange and return to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LMC
Scott Watson
Western
Union
Willamsburg
Duke of Glou
Old Wilburg
Henry Ham
Provernor-General
Detroit
Guil- la Mothe
Powell
Eagetee
George Rogera Clark
Beit
Williamsburg
Hamilton
Exrnor
Jermynt
London
Beaverdam
Province Thomas
Jefferson
Wilburgh
Tim Shop
Williamsturgh
Williamsburgh
Major Hay
Chesterfield
Dodge
East
Milo M. Quaife
Vincennes
Bobbs-Merrill Comany
Virginia
Washington
England