When was it published?

August 25, 1792 in National Gazette

Foreign News August 25, 1792

National Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Benedict Arnold, The Minister

Q: What keywords are associated?

Benedict Arnold, New Brunswick Settlement, American Loyalists, Government Petition, Compensation Losses

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

General Benedict Arnold, known from the American War, met with a British minister on Tuesday last after returning from settling New Brunswick with American Loyalists. He plans to petition for compensation for losses or promotion to active employment.

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General Benedict Arnold (better known during the American War by the name of one Arnold) was admitted to a conference with the minister on Tuesday last. This gentleman, if we mistake not, went over to the continent two or three years ago, with a number of American Loyalists, to form the settlement of New Brunswick, from which he has lately returned.

General Arnold is about to petition government for a compensation for his losses, or to promote his rank, and give him active employment in any situation befitting his abilities.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Political

What keywords are associated?

Benedict Arnold New Brunswick Settlement American Loyalists Government Petition Compensation Losses

What entities or persons were involved?

General Benedict Arnold The Minister

Where did it happen?

New Brunswick

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

New Brunswick

Event Date

Tuesday Last

Key Persons

General Benedict Arnold The Minister

Event Details

General Benedict Arnold was admitted to a conference with the minister on Tuesday last. He went over to the continent two or three years ago with American Loyalists to form the settlement of New Brunswick, from which he has lately returned. General Arnold is about to petition government for compensation for his losses, or to promote his rank and give him active employment in any situation befitting his abilities.