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A proper family re-union
Confederate President Jefferson Davis is shown stirring a "Treason Toddy" cauldron with Benedict Arnold .
Colonel Arnold
Portrait of Colonel Anrold gesturing towards Quebec, Canada.
The Pennsylvania Gazette, Nov. 15, 1780
Discusses the removal of Arnold's name from the US Continental
Army Register.
Army Register.
A Representation of the figures exhibited and paraded through the streets of Philadelphia, on Saturday, the 30th of September 1780.
In September 1780, a procession in the streets of Philadelphia was held to hold Benedict Arnold accountable for his treason. He was burned in effigy surrounded by Americans and figures like the Devil.
Benedict Arnold's Oath of Allegiance
On May 30, 1776, Benedict Arnold swore an oath of allegiance and service to the United States Continental Army.
Diary of Samuel Frost, American Revolution, May 1781
Diary entry of Revolutionary Soldier, Samuel Frost, discussing the treason of Benedict Arnold.
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.