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Image of Benedict Arnold in a British Brigadier General Uniform

The following map details the attack and defeat of the American fleet under Benedict Arnold.

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 two men with a tarred and feathered customs officer, they are forcing him to drink from a large teapot. The man has a short piece of rope around his neck which may have been attached to the piece of rope hanging from a gibbet in the…

Four conservative Rhode Island legislators are shown riding in a car with Benedict Arnold. The point of the political cartoon is to demonstrate how the policies and actions of the legislators are associated with the treasonous actions of Benedict…

On May 30, 1776, Benedict Arnold swore an oath of allegiance and service to the United States Continental Army.

Newspapers published outrage associated with Arnold's treason such as poems and epitaphs. Epitaphs are traditionally published to memoralize the dead. In this case, Arnold who was still very much alive was considered dead to the American cause and…

Royal Governor Jonathan Trumbull issued a proclamation restricting Connecticut shipping.