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Letter, Benedict Arnold to George Washington pleading for mercy for his wife, 25 September 1780.
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…
Letter, Benedict Arnold to George Washington pleading for mercy for his wife, 25 September 1780.
The following letter was written by General Arnold to Major General George Washington pleading for the safety of Arnold's wife, Peggy Shippen.
In Council. Philadelphia, February 3d, 1779. Present, His Excellency Joseph Reed, Esq. president, Hon. George Bryan, Esq. ... This board having maturely considered the general tenor and course of the military command exercised by Major General Arnold, in this city and state ...
The Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council published the two resolves and eight articles enumerating and explaining the charges of "illegal and oppressive conduct" against Benedict Arnold. An order is also addressed to the attorney general to…
General George Washington
The image was created by Edward Savage showing George Washington in his General Uniform.
General George Washington
Watercolor painting of General George Washington.
Diary of Samuel Frost, American Revolution, May 1781
Diary entry of Revolutionary Soldier, Samuel Frost, discussing the treason of Benedict Arnold.
Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776
Print depicts Continental Congress in the midst of signing the Declaration of Independence
Colonel Arnold
Portrait of Colonel Anrold gesturing towards Quebec, Canada.