Hanged as a spy in the American Revolutionary War.
self portrait on the eve of execution
He was a great favourite in society, both in Philadelphia and New York, during their occupation by the British Army. During his nearly nine months in Philadelphia, André occupied Benjamin Franklin's house, where it is claimed he took items from Franklin's home when the British left Philadelphia. He had a lively and pleasant manner and could draw and paint and cut silhouette pictures, as well as sing and write verses. He was a fluent writer who carried on much of General Clinton's correspondence. He was fluent in English, French, German, and Italian. He also wrote many comic verses.It seems that the General and the Major may have been lovers.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!
Bee Reel
In Remembrance
of Wm. Eugene Napier,
proud yankee doodle dandy
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