Prisoner Deaths, Exchanges, and Transfers, also Brokers and Correspondence for Exchanges, 1812-1815

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Prisoner Deaths, Exchanges, and Transfers, also Brokers and Correspondence for Exchanges, 1812-1815

Collection: Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812 Volumes Prisoner Deaths, Exchanges, and Transfers, also Brokers and Correspondence for Exchanges, 1812-1815

Commencing with details of deaths at Bermuda, Halifax in Nova Scotia, and Jamaica; these papers then shift their focus to their main subject, the movement of prisoners. The lists cover which prisoners were transferred, which were exchanged, and who was discharged to where. Related items, incorporated within this group, include details of the cartels running prisoner exchanges and correspondence on the subject of prisoner exchanges.

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American Prisoner Transfers and Releases, with Cape of Good Hope Records

These records mainly consist of lists relating to American prisoners' transfer, release and discharge. Other papers include records and a hospital list from the Cape of Good Hope. These contents...

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1812-1815
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-10-04
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-465;

Prisoner Transfers and Releases, with Correspondence on the Same

These papers and lists contain details of American prisoners who were released or transferred, which British prisoners were returned, and some letters relating to the exchange of prisoners. These contents...

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1812-1815
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-10-03
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-465;

Lists Relating to Prisoner Transfer, Prisoner Exchange, and Brokering Cartels

This volume consists of miscellaneous lists of British and American prisoners of war taken and exchanged, alongside lists of discharged American prisoners. Some of these papers also contain details of...

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1812-1815
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-10-02
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-465;

Prisoners who have died at Bermuda, Halifax, and Jamaica

This type 4 General Entry Book contains records of 16 deaths and 10 escapes for Bermuda; approximately 195 names with name, rank, ship, date and cause of death for Halifax...

Collection:Prison Ship Records from the War of 1812
Date:1812-1815
Contributor:National Archives
Identifier:73068-10-01
Archive Reference(s):ADM 103-619; ADM 103-625; ADM 103-626;

Prisoner Deaths, Exchanges, and Transfers, also Brokers and Correspondence for Exchanges, 1812-1815