Written shortly after the execution of the British spy John André in 1780, this book offers a firsthand account of the events leading up to his capture and trial, as well as a powerful indictment of the American officers who participated in his betrayal. Bold and unflinching, it remains a fascinating and controversial document of the Revolutionary War. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.