Margaret Shippen Arnold papers, 1781-1843.

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Margaret Shippen Arnold papers, 1781-1843.

Margaret Shippen Arnold's papers contain correspondence between members of the Benedict Arnold Family; receipts, legal papers, as well as correspondence relating to their business affairs and land ownership in Canada; also includes biographical notes and journal articles about Margaret Shippen Arnold; passport; samples of Benedict Arnold's hair.

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

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Arnold, Margaret Shippen, 1760-1804

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Margaret (Peggy) Shippen Arnold (1760-1804) was the second wife of Benedict Arnold, with whom he had five children. Though her involvement in her husband's treason against the United States and association with the British is not clear, she did move the family with him to England and then to Canada and finally back to England where they lived in exile. Benedict Arnold died in 1801and Margaret provided for her family, managing business affairs for her children and also his children from a previou...

Arnold, Richard, 1769-1847.

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Arnold, George, 1878-1828.

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Arnold, James Robertson, 1781-1854.

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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...

Arnold, Henry, 1772-1836.

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