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780. Arnold’s Treason. He sought and obtainedcommand of West Point, a very important fortress.He bargained with General Clinton to deliver up thefortress for a general’s commission in the Britisharmy and ten thousand pounds sterling. MajorAndre, Clinton’s messenger, was captured, and Arnoldfled to a British vessel. Andre was hanged as a spy,October 2.
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