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To the Printer of the Pennsylvania Packet
A letter to the Editor was published to "criticize" the Editor for not publishing the letters written by Beelzebub, the prince of the devils, to Arnold. According to writer, these letters were meant to encourage Arnold's treason and betrayal of the…
An Epitaph
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…
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…
The Fall of Lucifer, an elegiac poem on the infamous defection of the late General Arnold.
Benedict Arnold is the subject of a poem comparing his treason to the fall of Lucifer from heaven.
Treason of Arnold Arnold persuades Andre to conceal the papers in his boot
Artist recreation of Arnold persuading John Andre to conceal the papers for West Point in his boot-the action will ultimately lead to Andre's demise.
A proper family re-union
Confederate President Jefferson Davis is shown stirring a "Treason Toddy" cauldron with Benedict Arnold .
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.