ALS : New York, N.Y., to Gen. Sir John Vaughan, 1780 Oct. 25.

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ALS : New York, N.Y., to Gen. Sir John Vaughan, 1780 Oct. 25.

Concerns the arrest and execution of Major John André and Benedict Arnold's involvement with him.

1 item (4 p.) ; 32 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6791934

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Vaughan, John, Sir, 1748?-1795,

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Russell, Peter, 1733-1808

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Born in Ireland, Russell came to America as secretary to General Sir Henry Clinton. He later became administrator of the province of Upper Canada. From the description of ALS : New York, N.Y., to Gen. Sir John Vaughan, 1780 Oct. 25. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122617104 ...

André, John, 1751-1780

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British army officer. From the description of The American times, a satire, in three parts : poem, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71070981 John André, a British army officer during the American Revolutionary war. In January 1777, he became captain of the 26th Regiment of Foot ; in early summer he became the aide-de-camp to Charles Gret, 1st Earl of Grey (1729-1807). and in 1778 was promoted to major. In 1779 André became adjutant general of the British Army and wa...

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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Revolutionary patriot, Continental Army general, and traitor. From the description of Benedict Arnold papers, 1761-1794. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 432702702 Prior to the U.S. Revolutionary War Arnold was a merchant and trader in the West Indies. He served in the Revolutionary Army, but defected to the British in 1780 and served until the War was over. He then went to Canada and eventually to England. He was married to Margaret Mansfie...