Friday, January 13, 2012

This Day in History: January 13

Resolved, that all prisoners of war, whether Captivated by the Army or Navy of the United States, or by the Subjects, troops or ships of any particular State, shall be delivered into the care & custody of the Commissary General of Prisoners, his deputies or assistants, & be deemed & treated in all respects as prisoners of war to the United States. [More]