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After the revelation of Benedict Arnold and John Andre's plot to give up the Fort of West Point to the British, Benedict Arnold writes a letter to Washington pleading for the safety of his wife, Peggy Shippen. Arnold vindicates her of any wrongdoing…

The following letter was written by General Arnold to Major General George Washington pleading for the safety of Arnold's wife, Peggy Shippen.

Lithograph created for the permit to pass Benedict Arnold created for John Anderson/ Major Andre'

In September 1780, a procession in the streets of Philadelphia was held to hold Benedict Arnold accountable for his treason. He was burned in effigy surrounded by Americans and figures like the Devil.

Image depicts Washington posed on a horse after crossing the Delaware.

The famous Boot Monument to Benedict Arnold, the only war memorial in the United States that does not bear the name of its honoree.The reverse of the monument is inscribed with the following quote:

“In memory of the most brilliant soldier of the…