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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00189 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1780 |
| Title | Edward Hand to Kitty Hand informing her of the treason of Benedict Arnold and other military news |
| Date | 3 October 1780 |
| Author | Hand, Edward (1744-1802) |
| Recipient | Hand, Kitty |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes to his wife that he hopes he can alleviate her distressing situation soon. Informs her of the treason of Benedict Arnold and the hanging of the British spy, John Andre. "A few days ago Gen Arnold detected in his views of Betraying the Garrison of West Point & its dependencies into the hands of the Enemy, deserted to them leaving Major Andre Adjt. Genl. to the British Army to pay the forfeiture that should have falen on the traitor--Andre was yesterday Hanged as a Spy." Mentions the weather being warm in July and August and states that the army is still remarkably healthy. Talks about going into winter quarters. Gives love to family members. Written from Infantry Camp Herrington. |
| Subjects | Infantry Continental Army Military History Military Camp Revolutionary War Marriage Women's History Health and Medical Spying Treason Death Penalty Global History and Civics West Point (US Military Academy) |
| People | Hand, Edward (1744-1802) Hand, Kitty (fl. 1780) Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) André, John (1750-1780) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |