Arnold, Benedict

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1. An American general of the Revolutionary War. He performed notably in the early days of the war but became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John André of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but he was widely scorned by the English.

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Calling someone a “Benedict Arnold” is to label the person a traitor.

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Arnold, Benedict, repulsed at Quebec, 72; surrenders West Point, 110; in Virginia, 122, 123; 77.

From George Washington by Thayer, William Roscoe

Arnold, Benedict, at Quebec; in Burgoyne's campaign; treason of.

From A Short History of the United States by Channing, Edward

Arnold, Benedict, operations at Ticonderoga and Crown Point, 462; invasion of Canada, 471; at Valcour Island, 487-488; in campaign against Burgoyne, 495-499; treason, 511-512; in the British army, 530.

From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene

Johnson, Andrew, as he used to be, as he is: see Arnold, Benedict.

From The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell by Lowell, James Russell

Arnold, Benedict, commands marauding expedition in Virginia, 278.

From Patrick Henry by Tyler, Moses Coit