Conservation of the Henry Clinton papers, July 11, 1779-July 24, 1779 (Volume 63).
Manuscripts
$175
The Henry Clinton Papers need your help. Sir Henry Clinton served under Thomas Gage and William Howe between 1775 and 1778, and was commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America from 1778 to 1782. His extensive papers offer an unparalleled view of the day-to-day operations of the British Empire in North America during the height of the Revolutionary War.
The Henry Clinton Papers are currently housed in custom boxes and folders made for the collection in the mid 20th century. Each individual manuscript is tipped onto larger, acidic heavy stock paper and enclosed in its own acidic folder. In order to digitize the collection and assure the long-term safety of the Henry Clinton Papers, the Clements Library will be undertaking a massive re-housing project.
Special Notes About this Grouping
The letters and documents in this volume provide key insights into the demands Benedict Arnold was making to switch his allegiance to the British Army and the information he began to collect. This coded letter leaves no doubt of Arnold’s duplicity, as he lays out just how much it would take for him to hand over West Point.