From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. General Robertson, of the British army, came up yesterday [October 1] to Dobb’s Ferry with a flag, which was soon dismissed, it being of so trite a nature, viz., to entreat his Excellency General Washington, at the request of…
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Arnold at New York
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 2.—Arnold’s conduct since he went to New York, is a greater proof of his villany (if greater villany is possible) than his late treason. At his arrival with the British, says a gentleman in the American army, he…
Benedict Arnold’s Letter to the Inhabitants of America
I should forfeit, even in my own opinion, the place I have so long held in yours, if I could be indifferent to your approbation, and silent on the motives which have induced me to join the King’s arms. A very few words, however, shall suffice upon a subject so personal; for to the thousands…
Beelzebub to General Arnold
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. A correspondent, in a letter to the printer of the Pennsylvania Packet, referring to the foregoing, says:—”I was sorry to see that in your last paper, giving an account of the funeral of Benedict Arnold, you take but little…
Arnold In Effigy at Philadelphia
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. September 30.—This afternoon the people of Philadelphia and vicinity made a demonstration somewhat unfavorable to the late commander at West Point, by carting that notorious conspirator through the streets of the city. The exhibition was as follows:—A stage raised…