A Concise and Impartial History of the Capture of Washington, and the disease which sprung from that most deplorable disaster

A Concise and Impartial History of the Capture of Washington, and the disease which sprung from that most deplorable disaster

Dr. Ewell’s purpose in writing this “concise and impartial history” was to justify his patriotism. His house was used as General Ross' headquarters in the city and he cared for the British soldiers wounded in the explosion at Greenleaf’s point. These facts led some people to suspect Ewell had sympathized with the British during the war.

Dr. James Ewell

Printed for the Author

1817