Selection of Letters Written by Benedict
Throughout the Revolution, Benedict would write different letters based on which current problem he was faced with.
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This strange looking letter was written by Arnold when he was going to surrender West Point. He entrusted John Andre with the letter, but unfortunately Andre was caught with it.
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After Arnold escaped to Europe, he sent George Washington a letter pleading for mercy for his wife that he abandoned in the U.S.
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This paper was not an actual letter, but was instead a part of a London newspaper article that explained a letter written by Arnold where he tries to defend himself and justify what his actions were.
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In the following letter, Arnold tries to persuade american soldiers to join the British forces.