Smith, Aaron, fl. 1780 [Parole oath for Lt. Smith]

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GLC#
GLC09053
Type
Documents
Date
18 May 1780
Author/Creator
Smith, Aaron, fl. 1780
Title
[Parole oath for Lt. Smith]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Smith commanded the 3rd South Carolina Regiment and was taken prisoner at the fall of Charleston. Swears to "remain at the Barracks at Hadrils point or within six Miles thereof, without passing any River Creek or Arm of the Sea...I shall not in the mean Time do, or cause any Thing to be done, prejudicial to the Success of His Majesty's Arms, or have Intercourse or hold Correspondence with his Enemies..." Also signed by Maj. Stewart, British commissary of prisoners.

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