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Abercrombie, Sir Ralph, prisoners of war sent home, 19

Admiral de Vries, ship, capture, 51

Akin, H., on horn work of prisoners, 131

Aligre, M. d’, referred to, 294

Alison, Sir Archibald:

British mode of obtaining supplies in war, 82

Perth Depot for French prisoners, 146

Alkmaar Cartel, references to, 52, 54

Amiens, treaty of, 1802:

Release of prisoners of war under, 240–242

Terms, 241

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, depot for parole prisoners, 205

Baker, Captain, agent for prisoners of war, 247

Banks, Sir Joseph, reference to, 236

Baptismal register at Peterborough, 59

Barracks, sum allotted for building (1793), 8, 9

Bartin, M., parole prisoner, 216

Bathorse, meaning of term, 28

Batman, meaning of term, 28

Batrille, Bernard, personated by Le Fevre, 220–221

Beathand, General, report on construction of Norman Cross Prison, 13

Beef, rations allowed, 69

Beer, rations allowed, 69, 72

Bell, Mr., schoolmaster of Oundle, on attempt of a prisoner to escape, 161

Bitche, fortress of, prisoners of war sent to dungeons, 234

Black Hole at Norman Cross, 24, 64, 162

Bone work by prisoners, 130–131

Borrow, George:

Description of Norman Cross Prison, 32–34

Journey across the Fens described, 41–42

Statement respecting prisoners’ food, 33, 71

“Straw-plait hunts” mentioned, 34, 137, 143–144

Borrow, Thomas, at Norman Cross, 143

Bourchier, Charles FranÇois Marie, hanged at Norman Cross, 67

Bourde, Captain, release, 198

Bradley, Rev. E., on illicit trade in straw plaits, 135

Brassey, H. L. C., M.P., reference to, 139

British Queen, transport ship, mutiny of prisoners, 49

Brown, Rev. Arthur, romance on Norman Cross prisoners, 28, 180–181, 185

Brown, Rev. E. H., information on Norman Cross prisoners, 176

Brunet, General, parole prisoner, 216

Burral, Major General Sir Harry, exchange of, 85

Camperdown, battle of, 51

Cane, Dr. L., reference to, 132

Capitole, at Dartmoor Prison, 113–121

Careney, Prince de, refutation of Pillet’s accusations as to British treatment of prisoners, 86–88

Cartel, meaning of term, 52

Carysfort, Lord, sale of site for Norman Cross Prison, 9

Caussade, de la Vauguyon, Prince de Carency: See Carency, Prince de

Cawdor, Lord, reference to, 156Cemetery at Norman Cross, 173–176

Charretie, M., commissioner for France:

Appointment, 56–57

Correspondence on maintenance of prisoners of war, 75–79, 166, 273

Forging of name, 132, 147

Release of British seamen without exchange, 229

ChartiÉe, Louis, name carved on block, 132, 147

Chatelin, M., French surgeon at Norman Cross, 77–78

Chouquet, M., marriage, 216

Christian, Sir Hugh Cloberry, transport commissioner, 7

Clothing:

British prisoners in France, 238

Correspondence with French government relative to provision of, for prisoners, 75–88, 108–109, 272–285

Uniform provided by British Government, 73

Coeymans, Albertus, marriage with Ann Whitwell, 206

Cooke, Arthur, picture of plait merchants and French prisoners, 135–136

Coquille, La, frigate, capture, 51

Corn, prisoner, name on a silk holder, 97

Cotes, Captain, British agent in Paris, correspondence relative to treatment of prisoners of war, 80, 81, 109, 271–272, 281

Cotgrave, Captain, agent at Dartmoor, treatment of the “Romans,” 116–117, 121–123

Cox, Colonel, effort to effect exchange, 198

Craig, Mr., inspection of Norman Cross Prison, 16

Cramer, Jan, escape, 158

Dack, C., curator, references to, 128, 130, 132

Dartmoor Prison:

Account of the “Romans,” 111, 112–123

Chapel built by prisoners, 125

Cheerfulness of prisoners, 109

Date of construction, 1

Granite used for, 12–13

Health of prisoners, 167

Numbers at, in 1811, 286

Records of the “Cachot” quoted, 65–66

Tragic suicide of a prisoner in 1814, 253

David, Jean Baptiste:

Engaged in illicit trade, 141, 183, 184–185, 187, 188

Passport of, 310–311

Davis, Rev. Father A. H., on Sunday trading at Norman Cross Prison, 99

Davis, Rev. Father Robert A., reference to, 19

Davis, History of Luton, on straw plait industry, 138

Decourbes, Captain, duel with Captain Robert, 216–217

Delafons, John, appointed agent, and instructions to, 38–40, 44

De Lancey, General, defalcations and inquiry into, x.–xii., 9

De la Porte, Jean: See La Porte, Jean de

Delapoux, John Andrew:

Appointment at Norman Cross, 59, 247

Baptism of children, 178–179

Marriage register, 59

Denmark:

British prisoners of war in, reference to, 238

Prisoners of war in England, 249

Dent, Challoner, storekeeper at Norman Cross, 49

Deschamps, Nicholas, trial for forgery, 66–67

Devoust, Lieut., parole prisoner, 216

De Winter, Admiral, defeat of Camperdown, 51

Dobee, Joseph, Captain of La Sophie, parole prisoner, 215

Draper, Captain John, R.N.:

Agent at Norman Cross, 38

Humane treatment of prisoners, 143–144

Drummond, Hugh, baptism of son, 179

Du Chattelier, Charles Lewis de Salmon: See Salmon du Chattelier

Duels:

Frequency, 159

Record of those at Verdun, 315, 320, 327

Duncan, Admiral, battle of Camperdown, 51Dundas, Mr., Secretary of State, prisoners of war controversy with France, 71, 80, 109

Dussage, Pierre, assumed name of Nazarean, 195

Dutch prisoners of war:

English service joined by, 55

Good conduct of, 107

Marriages to English girls, 206–209

Number in England, 203

Parole prisoners at Peterborough, 194

Registers at Norman Cross, 268

Sent to Norman Cross, 51

Ennis, Lieutenant Peter, 49

Entente Cordiale, L’, proposal of association to erect monument at Norman Cross, 174

Exchange of prisoners:

Failure of negotiations, 217–222

Punishment by deprivation of chance, 64

Fearnall, William, report on Norman Cross Prison, 18, 26, 126, 259–264

Felix, Colonel, parole prisoner, 216

Fens, the waterways the cheapest mode of transport, 41–42

Fitzwilliam, George Wentworth, 181–182

Fitzwilliam, William, Fourth Earl:

Correspondence with and relative to the Bishop of Moulins, 141, 180, 181–187, 291–311

Yorkshire election of 1807, 182–183

Folksworth, village, residence at, of wives of soldiers, 175

Fontaine, Vincent, death certificate, 172

Food:

Contracts for and rations allowed, 69–72

Correspondence with French Government on provision of, for prisoners of war, 270–285

Cost to the country of providing, 68–69

Diet allowed to British prisoners in France, 234, 237

Hospital diet, 169–179

Insufficiency of rations complained of, 270–285

Prices in 1797, 19

Prisoners’ committee of inspection, 63, 72

Punishment by reduction of rations, 64

Sale of rations, and measures to prevent, 121–123

Specifications for quality for Norman Cross Prison, 43

Forbes, James, prisoner at Verdun, 236

Forbes, J. Macbeth, on forgery by prisoners, 147

Forby, Rev. Robert, description of Norman Cross Prison, 34–35

Forgery of banknotes by prisoners, 145, 147–148

Foulley, French prisoner, model of Norman Cross Prison, 19–20, 91, 251

Fowkes, Mr., references to, 182, 183

France:

Correspondence with British Government relative to prisoners of war, 73–88, 108–109, 270–285

Exchange of prisoners, failure of negotiations, 217–222

Treaty of Amiens and return of prisoners of war, 239–242

War of 1793, cost to England, 2

See also Norman Cross Prison and Prisoners of War

Franey, Mr., house at Norman Cross, 31

Freemasons, Masonic Lodges of prisoners of war, 204–205

Furie, capture, 52, 53–54

Gallois, M., appointment as French agent, 79

Gambling, misery and evil from, 95–96, 107–111, 113–123, 276, 280–282, 283, 285

Garden, Count Guillaume de, on treaty of Amiens, 245

Gardiner, William, clerk at Norman Cross, 247, 262

George, Sir Rupert:

Appointment as Transport Commissioner, 7

Correspondence on maintenance and treatment of prisoners, 275–282

Correspondence relative to the Bishop of Moulins, 141–143, 302–303, 309

Letter on manufacture of straw plait, 134–135

Godfrov, prisoner of war, 97

Godwin, Rev. G. N.:

On the Bishop of Moulins, 181, 185

Reference to, 241

Gourny, Jacques, prisoner of war, 97

Govstry, Helen, marriage with M. Salvert, 216

Gower, Captain, prisoner of war, 235

Grieg, M., artistic work, 97

Habart, Jean Marie Philippe, marriage with Elizabeth Snow, 209–219

Hadley, Mr., of Lynn, contract for conveyance of prisoners, 248

Halliday, Alexander, stabbed by a prisoner, 67

Hammocks, use of by prisoners, 90–91

Handslip, Captain, purchase of house at Norman Cross, 31

Hansell, Captain W., R.N.: See Hanwell

Hanwell, Captain W., R.N.:

Agent at Norman Cross, 38

Death certificate of Vincent Fontaine, 172

References to, 126, 263, 264

Harewood, Lord, Yorkshire Election of 1807, 182–183

Hawker, Mr., inquiry into condition of prisoners, 123

Hawkins, Captain, reference to, 199

Hay, James, of Liverpool, contractor for Norman Cross, 42–44

Hayes, Corporal, reference to, 148

Hayes, Rev. W., of King’s Cliffe, baptismal register kept by, 178–179

Henderson, Mr., lease of Norman Cross Barracks 1802, 243–244

Herbert, J. A., J.P., house at Norman Cross, 30, 175

Higgins, Dr., physician at Norman Cross, on condition of prisoners, 76–78

Hill, John, plan of Norman Cross Prison, 18–19

Hinde, Rev. T., Protestant Chaplain to Norman Cross Barracks, 176

Holditch, Captain:

Conveyance of released prisoners to France, 241

Kindness to French prisoners, 241

Hopkinson, Rev. John:

Career, 224, 230–233

Narrative of English prisoners at Verdun, 223–233

Register of fellow prisoners at Verdun, 312–341

Horn work of prisoners, 131–132

Hospital at Norman Cross Prison:

Description of building, 24–25

Diet allowed, 71

Number of patients (1797), 76–79

Staff, 168–169, 287–289

Treatment of prisoners in, 168–171

Howard, Anthony, assistant surgeon at Norman Cross, 168, 288

Hulks:

Criminal prisoners of war imprisoned in, 74

Fitted up for prisoners of war, 5–6

Health of prisoners in Herne Bay, 167

Offences punished by removal to, 64

Parole breakers sent to, 196

Hunt, Joseph, Transport Commissioner, 7

Ijirke, Admiral, capture of ship, 51

“IndiffÉrents, Les,” grade of society among prisoners, 113

Inquests, 151

International Law, on treatment of prisoners of war prior to Napoleon’s wars, 3–4

IntrÉpide, L’, surrender, 129

Ives, Sergeant, outrage on and probable cause, 141

Jan, Louis, marriage with a Miss Edwards, 205–206

Jerrold, Douglas, comedy of The Prisoner of War, 235–236

Jupiter, capture, 53

“Kaiserlies, Les”: See “Romans”

Kelly, Captain John, 29–30, 128Kelly, Major:

Lines written on death of, 29

Plan of Norman Cross Prison, 19

Purchase of house on sale of Norman Cross Prison, 28–39

King’s Royal Rifle Corps, 53

Kingston, Mary, marriage with Adrian Roelans, 207

Knogz, E. B., surgeon on the Duyffe, 208

“Laboureurs, Les,” grade of society among prisoners, 113

Lamb, John, diary quoted, 46

Lambertini, Petronio, death at Norman Cross, 253

Lamplugh, T., reference to, 18

La Porte, Jean de, straw marquetry work, 97, 129

Larfeuil, Pierre, assistant surgeon, 168, 288

Larpent, J. S., application for release, 218

Lascelles, Hon. Henry, defeat in Yorkshire election of 1807, 182–183

La Tour, Stephen John Baptiste de Galois de, bishop of Moulins:

Career, 182–189, 293–297

Correspondence with Earl Fitzwilliam, 181–187, 291–319

Religious ministrations at Norman Cross, 99, 178–189

Servant engaged in illicit trade, 141

Traditional story erroneous, 180–185

Lavengro, by Borrow:

Journey across the Fens described, 41–42

Norman Cross Prison described, 32–34

“Straw-plait hunts” described, 34, 137, 143–144

Lebetre (Lebertre), Colonel, pamphlet on British ill-treatment of prisoners of war, 88, 166–167

Leek, parole prisoners at, 214–217

Lefebre, General, breaking of his parole, 211

Le Fevre, Francis, personation of Batrille, 220–221

Leviathan, in action at Trafalgar, 129

Lewin, Mr., of Yaxley, description of prisoners, 92

Little, Joseph, of Thorpe, marriage with Mary Roelans, 207

Lloyd, Captain George, sketch of Norman Cross Prison, 22

Lloyd, Lieutenant J. W., 198

“Lords, Les,” grade of society among the prisoners, 113

Luneand, Charles, parole prisoner, 215

Macgregor, Lieutenant, plan of Norman Cross Prison, 19

Mackenzie, Mr., exchange of prisoners’ negotiations, 221

Magennis, James, surgeon at Norman Cross, 77–78

Mansell, Dr., of Pembroke, 157

Markets in prison walls:

Closed by Transport Commissioners, 148

Offences punished by closing, 65

Permission to hold, 72, 283

Regulations, 63, 97–99

Marquetry work:

Dyes used in, discussion on, 126–127

Straw, skill of prisoners, 128–129

Marquis of Carmarthen, transport ship, mutiny on, 49

Marriages:

Dutch prisoners to English women, 206–209

French prisoners to English women, reason for opposition to, 209

Marsh, John, Transport Commissioner, 7

Mason, Sarah, marriage with J. A. Delapoux, 179

Mellows, W. T., parliamentary paper relative to prisoners of war, 279

Mien, John, servant to General Brunet, 216

Militia, service compulsory, but purchase of substitutes, 8

Milton, C. W. Wentworth, Viscount, defeat of Tory rival in 1807, 182–183

“MisÉrables, Les,” of Norman Cross, account of, 111, 112–123

Moorsom, Captain, secretary to Lord Mulgrave, 302

Moulins, Bishop of: See La Tour, S. J. B. de Galois deMuir, Alexander, life saved by prisoner, 199

Mulgrave, Lord, correspondence on the Bishop of Moulins, 180, 187, 302–309

Mullot, Chevalier J. Baptiste, parole prisoner, 215

Napoleon Buonaparte:

Abdication and retirement to Elba, 250–251

Change in treatment of prisoners of war under, 3–6

Edict as to treatment of prisoners of war 1800, 81, 83, 108–109

Exchange of prisoners, failure of negotiations, 221–222

Mode of obtaining supplies in war, 82

Re-opening of hostilities with England 1803, 244–246

Narde, Jean de, attempts to escape and shot, 159–169

Neau, James Francis, sale of articles made by prisoners, 216

Nepean, Sir Evan, secretary of the Admiralty, 267

Nettement, M., entrusted with provision of supplies for prisoners of war, 79–89

Nicolls, General, construction of Norman Cross Prison, 13

Niou, M., prisoners of war controversy, 74, 80, 272–275

Norman Cross Prison:

Arrival and registration of prisoners, 47–57

Borrow’s description, 32–34

Burials, 173–175

Clothing and maintenance, provision of and controversy over, 73, 75–88, 108–109, 276–285

Conduct of prisoners, 149–162

Construction of, 1–16, 17–38

Demolished and site sold, 254–255

Discipline, regulations, 62–68

Employment of prisoners, 124–149

Escapes and attempts to escape, 152–161

Establishment, 37–46, 58–61

Exchange of prisoners, negotiations, 217–222

Exhibition at Peterborough of articles made by prisoners, ix.

Hospital staff, 287–289

“Los MisÉrables,” account of, 111, 112–123

Life of the prisoners, 89–111

Model of, by M. Foulley, 251

Mortality and sickness at, 110–111, 163–172

Numbers at, 1811, 286

Parole prisoners sent to, 195–196, 213–215

Rations allowed, 68–72

Registers, specimens of entries, 268–269

Release of prisoners 1802 and 1814, 239–242, 251–253

Religious ministration at, 174–189

Re-opening 1803, 247–251

Report on survey by Fearnall, 259–264

Sale of goods and barracks let 1802, 242–244

Norvus, M., on Napoleon’s demands on Britain, 245

Obscene pictures and carvings, traffic in, 148–149

Otto, M., correspondence on treatment of prisoners of war, 83–84, 111, 190–191, 276–285

Otway, Wm. Albany:

Appointed Transport Commissioner, 7

Correspondence on treatment of prisoners of war, 275–282

Palmer, Mr., on parole prisoners, 213–214

Paper work by prisoners, 132–133

Paris, Louis Felix, expert in the ormolu business, 146

Paris, Treaty of, 1814, release of prisoners of war, 251–253

Parole prisoners:

Allowance to, 199–201

Breaking of parole, 211–214

Conditions of life of, 190–222

Form of engagement, 196–197

French suggestions for liberating, 279

Imprisoned at Norman Cross, 195–196, 213–215

Masonic Lodges, 204–205

Number and distribution, 89, 192–195, 202–203, 212, 286

Patten, Philip, Transport Commissioner, 7

Paull, Miss, of Truro, 133

Peltier, M., prosecution by British Government, 245

Pemberton, Captain, at Norman Cross, 35

Pembroke Prison, escape of prisoners, 156–157

Perrot, James:

Agent at Norman Cross Prison, 38, 40, 44–45, 106

Escape of prisoners, 154

Statements as to condition and treatment of prisoners, 76–78

Perth Prison:

Date of construction, 1–2

Description, 149

Peterborough, buildings constructed from Norman Cross material, 37

Peterborough Museum:

Plans of Norman Cross Prison, 18–19

Specimens of prisoners’ industries, ix., 97, 128–133, 139

Phillips, Maberley, F.S.A., reference to, 93

Pillet, RenÉ Martin, misrepresentations as to British treatment of prisoners of war, 84–88

Pineau, Ensign Louis, escape and recapture, 195

Pius VII., pope, remonstrance with on French policy, 188

Pletsz, B., Captain of the Furie, 206

Plymouth Mill Prison, number of prisoners at, 19

Pondicherry, captured garrison sent to Norman Cross, 51

PontcarrÉ, M. de, and the Bishop of Moulins, 293–294

Poore, Mr., construction of Norman Cross Prison, 13, 15

Porchester Castle, prisoners of war sent to, 19

Pors, Jean FranÇois, French prisoner killed by, 149, 159

Portland, Duke of, treatment of prisoners of war, correspondence, 80, 271–272

Poulden, Captain, agent for prisoners of war, 247

Press, English, Napoleon’s demand for restricting liberty of, 245

Pressland, Elizabeth Colinette, marriage to G. H. Walker, 24

Pressland, Captain Thomas, R.N.:

Agent at Norman Cross Depot, 24, 38, 247

Death at Norman Cross and burial, 175

Hospital staff report, 287–289

Instructions to, respecting religious ministrations to prisoners, 177

Priests, prisoners’ request for and attitude of Government, 177–189

Prisoners of War:

Accommodation of, difficulties and arrangements, 8–16

Agents for appointed, 38, 247

Allowances made to British in France, 234, 235, 237

Code of regulations, 62–65

Controversy between France and Britain over treatment of, 73–88, 108–109, 270–285

Employments, 96–99, 124–149

Escapes and attempts to escape, 152–161

Exchange of, negotiations, 217–222

“Les MisÉrables” and the “Romans,” 112–123

Managed by Transport Office, 6–7

Modern improvement in manner of treating, 56

Mortality and sickness among, 110–111, 163–172

Napoleon’s influence on treatment of, 3–6

Narratives of British in France, 223–238

Norman Cross Prison: See that title

Number of, 5–6, 83, 90, 248, 286

Parole prisoners: See that title

Personation of fellow prisoners, 220–221

Register of prisoners at Verdun kept, by Rev. John Hopkinson, 312–341

Release after Treaty of Paris, 251–253

Seized by Napoleon 1803, 246

Punishments, enumeration of, 64–65

Rations of prisoners: See under FoodRegisters:

Description and value of those at Norman Cross, 50–56

Verdun prisoners, kept by Rev. J. Hopkinson, 312–341

RÉunion, frigate, sailors from, sent to Norman Cross, 49

RÉvolutionnaire, man-of-war, sailors from, sent to Norman Cross, 49

Ribout, prisoner of war, 97

Richards, James, chief clerk and interpreter at Norman Cross, 49

Riviere, M., of the French Admiralty, 199

Robert, Captain, duel with Captain Decourbes, 217

Robinette family, family tradition erroneous, 59–69

Roelans, Adrian Roeland Robberts, marriage to Mary Kingston, 206–207

Roelans, Mary, marriage to Joseph Little, 207, 208

“Romans” of Dartmoor Prison, 111, 112–123

Rose, Lucy, marriage with C. P. Vanderaa, 207

Rose, Nancy, marriage with Antoni Staring, 207–208

Roubillard, Jean, trial for forgery, 66–67

Ruddle, Dan, purchase of block of Norman Cross Prison, 23, 37

Salmon du Chattelier, C. L. de, formerly Vicar-General of the Diocese of Mans, 179

Salvert, M., marriage with Helen Govstry, 216

Sands, H. B., proposal to erect monument at Norman Cross, 174

Sands, Mrs., 139

Sarrazin, Jean:

Career, 85–86

Refutation of statements made by Pillet, 85–86

Savary, M., French surgeon at Norman Cross, 77–78

Schank, John, Transport Commissioner, 7

Seamen, British:

Conduct as prisoners of war, 237–238

Efforts to induce prisoners to enter French service, 234

Serle (Searle), Ambrose:

Appointed Transport Commissioner, 7

Correspondence and report on treatment of prisoners, 100, 127, 152, 275–284

Sievwright, William, on illicit straw-plait trade, 144

Sissinghurst Prison, 109

Sixtieth Foot (60th): See King’s Royal Rifle Corps

Sixtieth Royal Americans: See King’s Royal Rifle Corps

Sleigh, History of Leek, on parole prisoners, 215–217

Smith, Captain Sir Sidney, efforts to obtain release, 79, 195, 273

Snow, Elizabeth, marriage with Jean Habart, 209–219

Spilsbury, Sarah, marriage with Joseph Vattel, 216

Squire, Thomas, agent for supervision of parole prisoners, 49–50, 193

Stapleton Prison, prisoners of war sent to, 246

Staring, Antoni, marriage with Nancy Rose, 207–208

Stephenson, General, inquiry into condition of prisoners, 123

Stilton cheese, origin of name, 34

Story of Dartmoor Prison, quoted, xiii., 65–66, 112–123, 253

Straw hats and bonnets, illicit trade by prisoners, 133–145

Straw marquetry: See Marquetry work

Straw plait:

Manufacture by prisoners, 134–145, 302–319

Splitter machine invented by prisoners of war, 138–139

“Straw-plait hunts” described by Borrow, 34, 137, 143

Strazynski, Captain A., escape and recapture, 194–195

Strong, Archdeacon, 22, 127

Stuyver, privateer, capture, 53

Suicides, large number, 159

Sunday trading at Norman Cross Prison, 98–99

Swinburne, Mr., agent for British Government in France, 57

Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, by Jean Sarrazin, 85

Tartuffe, La, frigate, capture, 51

Taylor, A. C, 128Thesiger, Captain, agent for prisoners of war, 247

Thomson, Basil:

Indebtedness to, acknowledged, xiii.

Story of Dartmoor Prison, quoted, 65–66, 111, 112–123, 253

Thornhill, Cooper, sale of Stilton cheese, 34

Thorpe, John T., on Masonic Lodges of prisoners, 204–205

Todd, William, store-clerk at Norman Cross, 59, 247, 262

Tong, Pierre Marie, release of, 198–199

Toufflet, Jean, marriage, 216

Trafalgar, battle of, 129

Transport Office:

Creation and duties, 6, 37–38

Prisoners’ traffic in obscene articles reported to, 148

Tucker, Lieutenant, description of life as prisoner of war, 234–235

Usury, misery caused by, and efforts to prevent, 107–111, 113–123, 276, 281, 283, 285

Valenciennes, prisoners of war sent to, 236

Vanderaa, Charles Peter:

Career, 208

Marriage with Lucy Rose, 207

Vandome, naval officer, linguist, 216

Vattel, EmÉrie de, on treatment of prisoners of war, 4

Vattel, Joseph, marriage with Sarah Spilsbury, 216

Verdun, British prisoners of war at:

Experiences of, 223–238

Register kept by the Rev. John Hopkinson, 312–341

Vergette family, descent, 69

Victoire, Mme, of France, patroness of the Bishop of Moulins, 183, 293

Ville de L’Orient, La, capture, 51

Vinter, Mr., 133

Vird, Lieutenant, 217

Wages:

Paid to prisoners of war, 125

Rates of, in Norman Cross district (1797), 16

Walker, George, Surgeon:

Appointment, salary, and allowances, 168, 287, 288, 289

Marriage, 24–25

Reference to, 260

Wallis, Lieutenant, on allowance to parole prisoners, 199–209

Warne, General, suicide at Verdun, 87

Wellington, Duke of:

On exchange of prisoners, 218

Prisoners of war sent from the Peninsula, 259

Whitwell, Ann, marriage with Albertus Coeymans, 206

Wilberforce, William, Yorkshire election of 1807, 182–183

Wood, Timothy, tried for murder, 151

Wood carving by prisoners of war, 132

Woodriff, Captain, R.N.:

Agent at Norman Cross, 38, 40, 45–46

Biography, 265–267

Charges against, refuted, 86

Epidemic among prisoners, 164

Gambling and usury in prison, report on, 107–108

House at Norman Cross let (1802), 243

Inquiry into causes of mutiny on the Marquis of Carmarthen, 48–49

Letter on clothing for prisoners, 275–276

Order to prevent malingering, 171

Price of provisions and rates of wages, report on, 16

Prisoner of war in France, 235

Wotton, Sarah, marriage with Berthold Wyeth, 208

Wyeth, Berthold J. J., marriage, 208

Yeomanry, class enlisted from and duties of, 8

Yorkshire election 1807, 182–183

Ysbrands, J., Captain of the Courier, 207

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