The History of the United States of America, volume 3
The History of the United States of America, volume 3
Richard Hildreth
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Mortified and soured, and complaining of public in- gratitude, Arnold attempted, but without success, to get a loan from the French minister. Some months before, he had opened a correspondence with Sir Henry Clin- ton under a feigned name, carried on through Major An- dre, adjutant general of the British army. Having at length made himself known to his correspondents, to give importance to his treachery, he solicited and obtained from Aug. 3. Washington, who had every confidence in him, the com...- mand in the Highlands, with the very view of betraying that important position into the hands of the enemy. To arrange the terms of the bargain, an interview was necessary with some confidential British agent ; and An- dre, though not without reluctance, finally volunteered for that purpose. Several previous attempts having fail- ed, the British sloop-of-war Vulture, with Andre on board, Sept. 15. Ascended the Hudson as far as the mouth of Croton Riv- er, some miles below King's Ferry. Information being sent to Arnold under a flag, the evening after Washing- Wept.
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