Captain Joshua Huddy was an American military officer and privateer. Born in Salem County, New Jersey, he struggled with financial difficulties in adulthood and was repeatedly convicted of several crimes. During the American Revolutionary War, Huddy supported the Patriot cause and served in the New Jersey Militia along with captaining the privateer ship The Black Snake. In 1782, he was captured by Loyalist irregulars and turned over to the British.
Huddy being led from prison to be hanged, early 20th century depiction
Cenotaph for Huddy on the grounds of the Old Tennent Church
The Asgill Affair or Huddy-Asgill Affair was a diplomatic incident during the American Revolution named after a British army officer, Captain Charles Asgill.
Colourised image of Charles Asgill, from a mezzotint of lost c. 1820 original by Thomas Phillips
Joshua Huddy being led from prison to be hanged, early 20th century depiction
2022 depiction of the drawing of lots at the Black Bear Tavern, 27 May 1782
Captain Charles Asgill's letter to the Editor of the Newhaven Gazette, dated 20 December 1786