Papers found on British spy Major Andre ("Andre Papers"), 1780.

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Papers found on British spy Major Andre ("Andre Papers"), 1780.

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Most of the documents in this series were created by Major General Benedict Arnold to supply information to the British Army concerning the conditions, personnel, and ordnance of the American fortifications at West Point, New York. Types of information include disposition of troops and artillery pieces in case of alarm; reports of ordnance in the different forts, redoubts, and batteries; report of the condition of the various fortifications; and estimates of the number of men necessary to fortify the works and numbers actually present.

.1 cu. ft. (12 leaves)

New York State Archives

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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...

André, John, 1751-1780

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Smith, Joshua Hett, 1749-1818

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Epithet: American loyalist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001199.0x0000c9 ...

New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)

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Chapter 32 of the laws of 1781 made provisions for granting unappropriated lands as bounties for those entering into service. The act was passed in response to the need for greater protection of frontier settlements. From the description of General Orders Regarding the Raising of Two Regiments, 1782 March 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122535572 During the American Revolution, British Army Major John Andre (alias John Anderson) acted as a secret emissary and contact to A...