One of the most well-known traitors in history, Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was a successful general from Connecticut during the American Revolutionary War, up until he switched sides and got caught trying to help the British in 1780. Ink signature, “B. Arnold,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip, clipped from a larger manuscript receipt, a copy of which is included. The receipt reads: “Received City Saint John 30th August 1790 of Colin Campbell Esq. Twenty two pounds two Shillings and Seven pence in full of the Debt and Interest in the above actions.” Attractively double matted and framed with a high-quality copy of the receipt, a small plaque and a profile portrait of Arnold, to an overall size of 28 x 19.5. In 1782, Benedict Arnold moved to London. In 1787, he returned to North America to live in St. John’s, New Brunswick, and entered into a mercantile business with his sons, Richard and Henry. In 1791, Benedict Arnold returned to London and settled there permanently. In fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA. Oversized.
