State historical artifacts on display
A pass Benedict Arnold wrote for "Mr. John Anderson," who was actually British major John Andre.
A group of rarely-displayed historical New York artifacts will be on display at the Capitol Wednesday and Thursday. Included in the exhibit:
- Handwritten draft of George Washington's Farewell Address
- Leaves from Washington's copy of A Representation of the Cloathing of His Majesty's Household and of all the Forces upon the Establishments of Great Britain and Ireland (the uniform book)
- Washington's dress sword
- Benedict Arnold / John André papers (evidence pointing to Arnold being a traitor)
- A print of John André crossing the Hudson River (based upon his own drawing of the event)
- Engrossed copy of the U.S. Constitution (original copy sent to New York State for ratification)
- DeWitt Clinton's writing desk and chair
The exhibit is open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm (you need reservations on Wednesday; they're not required on Thursday).
You can also view the artifacts online.
Earlier on AOA: The story of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, whose plans for West Point Arnold tried to sell to the British
image via NYSED Office of Cultural Education
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That's really awesome, but it's terrible hours. I'll be at work and won't be able to get over there.
... said Summer on Nov 9, 2010 at 12:12 PM | link
went today -- so worth the effort to get there. Thanks again to AOA for the heads up!
... said upstater on Nov 10, 2010 at 6:32 PM | link