Benedict Arnold

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and was well paid for it. His wife helped him, often acting as messenger. In
1780 Arnold obtained command of West Point and at once conspired to turn over
the garrison to the British. He met Maj. John Andre, a British spy, and made
final plans. Andre was captured, however, and his papers indicated Arnold's
treason.
Arnold heard of the capture and fled to the British headquarters in New York
City. He was given a command and about 6,300. He served with the British for
the rest of the war, leading troops on raids in Virginia and Connecticut. After
the war he lived with his family in England. He failed to obtain a regular
commission in the British army and failed also in several business ventures,
including land speculation in Canada. He died in London on June 14, 1801.
In the first years of the American Revolution, Arnold was a brilliant
and courageous general, highly respected for his service to the patriot cause.
Benedict Arnold was born on Jan. 14, 1741, in ...

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