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The following letter was written by General Arnold to Major General George Washington pleading for the safety of Arnold's wife, Peggy Shippen.

After the revelation of Benedict Arnold and John Andre's plot to give up the Fort of West Point to the British, Benedict Arnold writes a letter to Washington pleading for the safety of his wife, Peggy Shippen. Arnold vindicates her of any wrongdoing…

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…

The Devil has black skin and wears black robes; Arnold holds up a black mask; a black man is among the people watching the parade.

The Pennsylvania Gazette published the trial proceedings associated with Benedict Arnold's Court Martial. Individuals in the case are quoted such as Arnold's aid de camp, Matthew Clarkson. 

The famous Boot Monument to Benedict Arnold, the only war memorial in the United States that does not bear the name of its honoree.The reverse of the monument is inscribed with the following quote:

“In memory of the most brilliant soldier of the…

The advertisement states the association of the Sons of Liberty are expected to meet at City Hall in New York to discuss business of the utmost importance.

Print shows British General Burgoyne trying to surrender his sword to General Horatio Gates after the Battle of Saratoga.

Items depicts Benedict Arnold's family tree.