Order of Congress signed by John Hancock to Benedict Arnold Esq. to be appointed Major General (anastatic facsimile)

Order of Congress signed by John Hancock to Benedict Arnold Esq. to be appointed Major General (anastatic facsimile)

Arnold's official appointment of Major General by the Continental Congress. On April 28, 1777, Arnold almost single-handedly stopped the British from raiding the American supply post at Danbury, Connecticut. His heroic actions prompted Congress to promote him to major general. The partially printed document reads, 'We, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Major General.' Autograph document signed, one page.

Hancock, John

1777-05-02

Public Domain

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