Day book of General Benedict Arnold (PA) 1777-1779

About This Collection

A day book kept by General Benedict Arnold for expenditures incurred during several of his campaigns. Entries provide the names of officers who spent money, to whom money was given, and the amount of money spent. Most persons who received or spent money were officers under Arnold's command. Money spent for supply and repair is also accounted for various ships. Note: Pages one, two, five and six of the day book are missing. Images are arranged chronologically by year of expenditure. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782.