The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre
1780 (artwork 1783)
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This is a copy of an engraving by John Goldar based on of a painting by Hugh Douglas Hamilton. The full title is "The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre (Adjutant General to the English Army) at Head Quarters in New York, October 2. 1780, who was found within the American Lines in the character of a Spy."
This primary source comes from the Records from the Office of War Information.
National Archives Identifier: 535747
Full Citation: Photograph 208-LU-25K(7); The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre (Adjutant General to the English Army) at Head Quarters in New York, October 2. 1780, who was found within the American Lines in the character of a spy; 1780 (artwork 1783); Photographs Depicting "Life in the United States", 1942 - 1946; Records from the Office of War Information, Record Group 208; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/death-major-andre, April 20, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.