Saint John: Nothing Happened Here
Saint John: Nothing Happened Here
Mark Allan Greene - History Author
Except for Benedict Arnold - Part 2
59 minutes Posted Dec 10, 2024 at 4:00 am.
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This episode examines Arnold’s attempts to set up a business empire in the pioneer colony of New Brunswick, based in the struggling and divided Loyalist town of Saint John from 1785 to 1791. As one of the few prominent residents with money, he bought and sold land, leased or purchased sailing vessels and established trading establishments in Saint John, Fredericton and on Campobello Island. He also advanced credit to customers and suppliers and became a partner with Munson Hayt, a Loyalist wh...