Capture of Andre. The, : By John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart, at Tarrytown, N.Y. Sept. 23rd 1780.

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• PUBLISHER: Published by Currier & Ives 125 Nassau St. New York.

• MEDIUM: Lithograph handcolored,

  DATE: 1876

• EDITION SIZE: Small folio - image size 8 11/16 x 12 11/16" (22.1 x 32.2 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: Major John Andre 1750-1780, was an English officer, Clinton's adjutant and Benedict Arnold's contact. After a meeting with Arnold, Andre was caught behind the lines by a group of militiamen commanded by John Paulding. He was in civilian clothes with a pass from Arnold, the plans to West Point and other incriminating paperwork were found in his boot. Arnold heard of Andre's capture and fled. Major John Andre was hanged as a spy October 2, 1780.

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• CONDITION: Fair condition. Large tear in right margin. Visibly good.

• REFERENCE: Conningham #806. Gale #896.

• CATEGORIES: Currier & Ives , Historical , Revolutionary War