The Depot for Prisoners of War at Norman Cross, Huntingdonshire. 1796 to 1816Walker, Thomas (Thomas James)
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The Depot for Prisoners of War at Norman Cross, Huntingdonshire. 1796 to 1816
Walker, Thomas (Thomas James)
France -- History -- 1789-1815; Norman Cross depot; Prisoners of war
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
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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
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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:
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