Commission, Benedict Arnold as Major General, 1777 May 2
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1777.05.02
Identifier: RM-1035; MS-5670
Scope and Contents
D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.
Dates
- 1777 May 2
Creator
- Hancock, John, 1737-1793 (Signer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: approx. 60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
- Military commissions Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Military records Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
Contact:
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Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
