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A True Relation: John Smith's Captivity And Release
I believe the document "A True Relation" is the most valid account of John Smith's captivity and release. One reason I believe that "A True Relation" is the most valid is because it not only has facts but these facts correlate with the biographical information provided. The biography states "Smith was held captive for several weeks and released unharmed, though there much debate surrounding the circumstances in which this happened" in correlation "A True Relation" states "Hee kindly welcomed me with such good wordes, and great Platters of sundrie Victuals, assuring mee his friendship, and my libertie within foure days." The Second reason is, in "A True Relation" John Smith uses personal accounts toward the activities described in the excerpt.
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