Lot 53
Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) American army officer; traitor. Manuscript Document Signed ("B. Arnold") (Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada), May 12, 1791. 1 page, octavo. Arnold signs as plaintiff in a case against Smith, Stillman and Avery, sworn before "Joshua Upham, Justice of The Supreme Court." The text of the document is light, with edge browning and a light dampstain, none of which affects Arnolds very bold signature. New Brunswick was a colony founded by Loyalists who had fled the United States. From 1786-1791, Benedict Arnold and his family lived there and Arnold established a thriving business with the West Indies. Between July 25, 1789 and May, 1791, he filed 19 lawsuits against alleged debtors, this being one of the later lawsuits. Before the end of 1791, Arnold and his family would return to England.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
|
| |
| Realized $1,840 |
