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Letter, Benedict Arnold to George Washington pleading for mercy for his wife, 25 September 1780.
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…
Treason of Arnold Arnold persuades Andre to conceal the papers in his boot
Artist recreation of Arnold persuading John Andre to conceal the papers for West Point in his boot-the action will ultimately lead to Andre's demise.