Journal of the Continental Congress, August 27, 1776

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[Philadelphia] Tuesday, August 27, 1776

Resolved, That this Congress agrees to the proposition from General Howe, that in exchanges of prisoners, the choice shall be made by the respective commanders for their own officers and men; provided the respective commanders shall also have a right to make choice what citizens shall be given in exchange by the other.

1. Ford, ed., JCC, V, 705, 708-09.

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1776 August 27

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Continental Congress (Second)

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Philadelphia

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American Theatre from August 1, 1776, to August 31, 1776

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