Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
Person
Dates
- Existence: January 14, 1741-June 14, 1801
Biographical / Historical
Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was an American soldier, merchant, and pharmacist. He served as a general for the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and is known for his defection to the British.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Chauncey family papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 135
Overview:
The papers consist of correspondence, account books, financial records, diaries, journals, and other papers relating to the personal lives and professional careers of the Chauncey family of Connecticut. Material relating to the American Revolution and the colonial period includes the correspondence, legal papers, and financial records of Charles Chauncey (1747-1823). The legal papers of Charles Chauncey (1777-1849) document his work in Philadelphia. The European travel diaries for Nathaniel...
Dates:
1675-1928
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Chauncey family papers
Curtis family papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 864
Overview:
Correspondence, deeds, account books, diaries and miscellaneous papers of the Curtis family of Connecticut and allied families Adams, Hallam, Poole and Pygan. In the correspondence is a Benedict Arnold letter (1768), drafts of letters by Jonathan Trumbull (1774), and a number of letters relating to military activities during the American Revolution. The papers of Benjamin Trumbull included here contain letters from Samuel A. Peters and William Winthrop, as well as notes probably collected for...
Dates:
1695-1912
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Curtis family papers
Letter : Philadelphia, to Jacob Thompson, 1780 Mar 16
Part of Collection — Box: 35, Folder: GROUP 746, F-1
Call Number: GEN MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:
ALS.
Dates:
1780 Mar 16
Rochambeau Papers and Rochambeau Family Cartographic Archive
Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 146
Overview:
The Rochambeau Papers and Rochambeau Family Cartographic Archive is divided into two parts, the Rochambeau Papers, and the Cartographic Archive.
Dates:
1669-1823