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Benedict Arnold

unior to Benedict, tomajor general. Only a personal plea from General George Washington kepthim from resigning. He did receive a delayed promotion to major general,but he was still angered that he was not promoted to a rank above thejunior officers promoted earlier. Then to top things off, a fellowofficer charged Arnold with misconduct, but Congress found the chargesgroundless and dismissed them. In late 1777, Benedict fought at Saratoga.Before the final battle Arnold quarreled with his superior, GeneralHoratio Gates, and was relieved of his command. Despite his relief ofcommand, Benedict led his troops into battle. He charged from place toplace, rallying Americans and was again wounded in the leg. He receivedmuch of the credit for this American victory. In 1778 Benedict married Peggy Shippen, the daughter of a wealthyLoyalist when he was assigned to military commander of Philadelphia. Lifein Philadelphia was pleasant but very costly. Before he knew it, Arnoldwas deeply in debt. In 1779 he was charged with using his position forpersonal profit and charged with using the soldiers in his command aspersonal servants. A court martial cleared him of most of the charges,but had General Washington reprimand him. Washington issued thereprimand, but softened it with the promise of a high promotion in thefuture. But Arnold had already sold his services to the British. SinceMay of 1779 he had been supplying them with valuable military information.He did this because he was still upset with the Continental Congress fornot giving him the promotions that he thought he deserved. He was alsovery desperate for money because of his extravagant lifestyle. In 1780Benedict was given command of the fort at West Point in New York. Hedecided that he would give this strategic post to the British. In returnhe was to be made brigadier general in the British Army. He was alsopromised money. On September 21, Benedict met with Major John A...

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