This passionate argument for the creation of a memorial to the thousands of prisoners who died aboard British prison ships during the Revolutionary War offers a compelling reminder of the price paid for the founding of the United States. The appeal, made by the Society of Old Brooklynites to the US Congress, reflects the ongoing struggle to honor the sacrifices of those who fought for American independence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.