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The Fidelity Medallion, or the André Capture Medal.
Gift of the Estate of Rae Faith Van Wart Robinson
NYSM H2023.4.1_obverse
The Fidelity Medallion, or the André Capture Medal.
Gift of the Estate of Rae Faith Van Wart Robinson
NYSM H2023.4.1_reverse
A pass found on Major André with the alias “Mr. John Anderson,” signed by Benedict Arnold.
New York State Archives A4681-99Transcription of above:
“Permit Mr. John Anderson to pass the guards to the White Plains or below if he chuses [sic]. He being on Public Business by my Direction. B Arnold, M. Gen.”
Artillery orders found on Major André. The document describes what “takes place in case of an alarm” at the fortifications at West Point.
New York State Archives A4681-99
Three links from the Great Chain, forged in 1778 at Sterling Iron Works in Warwick, Orange County.
Each link measures approximately two feet in length and weighs between 140 and 180 pounds.
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