Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Benedict Arnold forgery
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0240
Abstract
Benedict Arnold (1741 – 1801) was a general during the American Revolutionary War, who fought for the American Continental Army, and later defected to the British Army. The collection consists of a forgery of a note from Arnold ([1780]) as well as later correspondence debating its authenticity from 1942 and 1951.
Dates:
[1780], 1942, 1951
Found in:
Special Collections
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Benedict Arnold forgery
Charles Carroll collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0363
Abstract
Charles Carroll of Carrollton was born in Annapolis, MD on September 30, 1737. He was a member of the (Revolutionary) Maryland Convention (1774-1776), a member of the Continental Congress (1776-1778), and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Charles Carroll collection is an artificial collection formed by both original and copied letters and documents, some related to the interests of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and others related to persons and events important during the...
Dates:
1700-1971; Majority of material found within 1776 - 1867
Found in:
Special Collections
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Charles Carroll collection