In 1764, he formed a partnership with Adam Babcock, another young New Haven merchant. Arnold's friend, George Washington, was heartbroken over the news, but was forced to deal with the treacherous act. The French had besieged Fort William Henry in northeastern New York, and their Indian allies had committed atrocities after their victory. He began to drink heavily, and . Despite his popularity and battlefield prowess, Benedict Arnold eventually broke bad. [45] He then distinguished himself in both Battles of Saratoga, even though General Gates removed him from field command after the first battle, following a series of escalating disagreements and disputes that culminated in a shouting match. His health simply declined, partly as a result of his war wounds, partly as a result of what used to be called dropsy edema, the dramatic retention of fluid in limbs. Benedict Arnold, despite his bravery on the battlefield, eventually switched sides and became the most infamous traitor in American history. [113] Other attempts all failed to gain positions within the government or the British East India Company over the next few years, and he was forced to subsist on the reduced pay of non-wartime service. Arnold remained there until July 1781 and then returned to New York. The British withdrew from Philadelphia in June 1778, and Washington appointed Arnold military commander of the city. "[108] Cornwallis ignored Arnold's advice to locate a permanent base away from the coast, advice that might have averted his surrender at Yorktown. [146] There are also historical markers bearing his name at Wyman Lake Rest Area on US-201 north of Moscow, Maine, on the western bank of Lake Champlain, New York, and two in Skowhegan, Maine.[147]. Benedict Arnold, (born January 14, 1741, Norwich, Connecticut [U.S.]died June 14, 1801, London, England), patriot officer who served the cause of the American Revolution until 1779, when he shifted his allegiance to the British. Arnold was planning to surrender the fort there to British forces, but the plot was discovered in September 1780, whereupon he fled to the British lines. "[88] At the same time, he tried to drain West Point's supplies so that a siege would be more likely to succeed. [108], On his return to New York in June, Arnold made a variety of proposals for attacks on economic targets to force the Americans to end the war. [134] Social historian Brian Carso notes that, as the 19th century progressed, the story of Arnold's betrayal was portrayed with near-mythical proportions as a part of the national history. Only a few weeks after learning of Arnold's treason, General George Washington enlisted a Continental Army sergeant major named John Champe in a daring mission to capture him from behind. However, Arnold was a prominent figure in the American Revolution and, for a time, was a distinguished war hero who simply became . They bought three trading ships, using the profits from the sale of his homestead, and established a lucrative West Indies trade. Arnold returned to England in 1791, but he left to spend several years privateering in the West Indies before permanently settling in London. Arnold became a shrewd and prosperous trader in New Haven while also joining the local militia in 1774 and being named its captain soon thereafter. He had requested to resign multiple times after being refused promotions and, from December 1779 to January 1780, was court-martialed because of multiple charges of misconduct. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. [98], Arnold learned of Andr's capture the morning of September 24 while waiting for Washington, with whom he was going to have breakfast at his headquarters in British Col. Beverley Robinson's former summer house on the east bank of the Hudson. He and his men were joined by Richard Montgomery's small army and participated in the December 31 assault on Quebec City in which Montgomery was killed and Arnold's leg was shattered. He also provided information on a proposed French-American invasion of Quebec that was to go up the Connecticut River (Arnold did not know that this proposed invasion was a ruse intended to divert British resources). Benedict Arnold (14 January 1741 [O.S. He marched with 700 men by way of the Maine wilderness, a remarkable feat of woodsmanship and endurance, and, reinforced by Gen. Richard Montgomery, attacked the well-fortified city. He was the second of the couple's six children. In a July 11 letter, he complained that the British did not appear to trust him, and threatened to break off negotiations unless progress was made. Among others, he shared the name with his father and. [123], In January 1801, Arnold's health began to decline. We largely don't even know who he is. I used the widely accepted 1910 translation by the sinologist Lionel Giles, available in various . general, has a name that's become synonymous with deceit and. Unable to obtain a regular commission in the British army after the war, Arnold pursued various business ventures like land speculation and privateering before permanently settling in London. Why did Benedict Arnold betray the Continental Army to the British? Arnold had three sons with Margaret Mansfield:[150][151]. 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At his request, a court martial was held to clear his name. [88], On August 30, Arnold sent a letter accepting Clinton's terms and proposing a meeting to Andr through yet another intermediary: William Heron, a member of the Connecticut Assembly whom he thought he could trust. [113], Arnold then applied to accompany General Carleton, who was going to New York to replace Clinton as commander-in-chief, but the request went nowhere. After trying and failing to hand the fort at West Point over to the British, he joined the Royal Army and took . On December 8, 1781, Arnold and his family left New York for England. He later said in his own defense that he was loyal to his true beliefs, yet he lied at the same time by insisting that Peggy was totally innocent and ignorant of his plans. Washington refused his offer to resign, and wrote to members of Congress in an attempt to correct this, noting that "two or three other very good officers" might be lost if they persisted in making politically motivated promotions. Word of the siege's disastrous outcome led the company to turn around, and Arnold served for only 13 days. Samuel Spring carried him to the makeshift hospital at the Htel Dieu. See the fact file below for more information on . Clinton refused this suggestion; after a military tribunal, Andr was hanged at Tappan, New York, on October 2. Benedict Arnold is an epithet for traitor in the United States; calling a person a Benedict Arnold implies that they are a traitor. 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[36] However, an acrimonious dispute with Moses Hazen, commander of the 2nd Canadian Regiment, boiled into Hazen's court martial at Ticonderoga during the summer of 1776. Later,. One plaque bears only a rank and a date but no name: "major general born 1740". [62], Arnold had been badly wounded twice in battle and had lost his business in Connecticut, which made him profoundly bitter. His father was also called Benedict Arnold and his mother's name was Hannah Waterman King. Through the early morning hours of Sept. 22, 1780 the two plotted. It described a boy who stole eggs from birds' nests, pulled wings off insects, and engaged in other sorts of wanton cruelty, who then grew up to become a traitor to his country. 0:00. Arnold's childhood was marred by tragedy; by age 20, he was an orphan struggling to make his way in the world as an apothecary. In the later part of the conflict, Arnold was commissioned as a brigadier general in the British Army, and placed in command of the American Legion. [50] There he participated in the first recorded Oath of Allegiance, along with many other soldiers, as a sign of loyalty to the United States.[51]. The second was Benedict Arnold. in George Athan Billias, ed., This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 10:05. betrayal. Peggy's Childhood Peggy was the daughter of Edward Shippen and born into a prominent Philadelphia family. [87], Once Arnold established himself at West Point, he began systematically weakening its defenses and military strength. Promoted to the rank of brigadier general, Arnold constructed a flotilla on Lake Champlain and inflicted severe losses on a greatly superior enemy fleet near Valcour Island, New York (October 11, 1776). [11], Arnold was very close to his mother, who died in 1759. [27] Margaret died on June 19, 1775, while Arnold was at Fort Ticonderoga following its capture. [119] The most serious of these was a slander suit which he won against a former business partner; and following this, townspeople burned him in effigy in front of his house, as Peggy and the children watched. Four days later, Arnold sent a ciphered letter with similar content into New York through the services of the wife of a prisoner of war. He died, age 60, and was buried in London. This long after he lived, it would probably be impossible to know whether Benedict Arnold liked or disliked any particular food. The crowd of hundreds of people was quiet. The house where Arnold lived at 62 Gloucester Place in central London bears a plaque describing him as an "American Patriot". [35], During these actions, Arnold made a number of friends and a larger number of enemies within the army power structure and in Congress. Nor was it named after Pope Benedict XIII, the leader of the Catholic Church from 1724 to 1730 (or any of the 15 other popes who took the name Benedict). The first man was a British major named John Andre. As early as 1778, there were signs that Arnold was unhappy with his situation and pessimistic about the country's future. 2. [83], Andr returned victorious from the Siege of Charleston on June 18, and both he and Clinton were immediately caught up in this news. He was imprisoned by French authorities on Guadeloupe amid accusations of spying for the British, and narrowly eluded hanging by escaping to the blockading British fleet after bribing his guards. He grew resentful of several rival and younger generals who had been promoted ahead of him and given honors which he thought he deserved. [29] She is buried in the crypt of the Center Church on New Haven Green. He also peppered Washington with complaints about the lack of supplies, writing, "Everything is wanting. Jul 4, 2020, 05:04 AM EDT | Updated Jul 4, 2020. [84], Arnold next wrote a series of letters to Clinton, even before he might have expected a response to the July 7 letter. [103] The anti-war Whigs had gained the upper hand in Parliament, and Germain was forced to resign, with the government of Lord North falling not long after. He also faced financial ruin, falling 16,000[b] in debt with creditors spreading rumors of his insolvency, to the point where he took legal action against them. [48] However, he interpreted the manner in which they did so as an act of sympathy for his wounds, and not an apology or recognition that they were righting a wrong. [141] Historian Barry Wilson points out that Arnold's descendants established deep roots in Canada, becoming leading settlers in Upper Canada and Saskatchewan. He was also convicted of two minor charges of using his authority to make a profit. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Arnold was let off with just a slap on the wrist, but again his pride had been wounded. In 1775, when the war began, he was a merchant operating ships in the Atlantic Ocean. [139] However, not all depictions of Arnold were so negative. [41], Arnold was on his way to Philadelphia to discuss his future when he was alerted that a British force was marching toward a supply depot in Danbury, Connecticut. She was a close friend of British major John Andr and kept in contact with him when he became head of the British espionage system in New York. Though the location was used for training cadets in engineering starting in 1794, it officially became the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1802. A colonial resident by birth, Arnold made his living as a merchant before joining the American military to defend against the British. He engaged in a variety of business deals designed to profit from war-related supply movements and benefiting from the protection of his authority. The other leg ached constantly, and he walked only with a cane. Major Benjamin Tallmadge was a member of the Continental Army's Culper Ring, a network of spies established under Washington's orders,[97] and he insisted that Jameson order the prisoner to be intercepted and brought back. [145], There are plaques on the grounds of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, commemorating all of the generals who served in the Revolution. Mo talks with author Nathaniel Philbrick about the now . [42] Amid negotiations over that issue, Arnold wrote out a letter of resignation on July 11, the same day that word arrived in Philadelphia that Fort Ticonderoga had fallen to the British. [1] Only he and his sister Hannah survived to adulthood; his other siblings died from yellow fever in childhood. [79], Shortly after Washington's rebuke, a Congressional inquiry into Arnold's expenditures concluded that he had failed to account fully for his expenditures incurred during the Quebec invasion, and that he owed the Congress some 1,000,[b] largely because he was unable to document them. It is what happened after 1775 that began to wear him down and bring on his disillusionment. In 1780, when "The Capture of Benedict Arnold" episode takes place, Rittenhouse in real life was treasurer of Pennsylvania. His ventures met with mixed success. Discussions had not borne fruit between Schuyler and Washington by early June. He would be an apprentice in the mercantile trade for seven years. [60] Some of this communication was effected through the services of Joseph Stansbury, a Philadelphia merchant.[61]. [77] Arnold worked over the next few months to publicize this fact; however, Washington published a formal rebuke of his behavior in early April, just one week after he had congratulated Arnold on the birth of his son Edward Shippen Arnold on March 19:[78], The Commander-in-Chief would have been much happier in an occasion of bestowing commendations on an officer who had rendered such distinguished services to his country as Major General Arnold; but in the present case, a sense of duty and a regard to candor oblige him to declare that he considers his conduct [in the convicted actions] as imprudent and improper. AD 1781, when the British, under the command of the Traitor Benedict Arnold, burnt the towns of New London and Groton and spread desolation and woe throughout the region. [109] They also attacked and captured Fort Griswold across the river in Groton, Connecticut, slaughtering the Americans after they surrendered following the Battle of Groton Heightsand all these deeds were done just a few miles down the Thames River from Norwich, where Arnold grew up. Arnold was rebuffed by Congress and by local authorities in requests for security details for himself and his in-laws. [91][92] This action did little damage besides giving the captain, Andrew Sutherland, a splinter in his nosebut the splinter prompted the Vulture to retreat,[93] forcing Andr to return to New York overland. Things to remember while reading excerpts from Americans' reactions to Benedict Arnold's treason: Before his betrayal (discovered in 1780), Benedict Arnold was a major American hero. [112], In London, Arnold aligned himself with the Tories, advising Germain and King George III to renew the fight against the Americans. He had established a decent relationship with George Washington, as well as Philip Schuyler and Horatio Gates, both of whom had command of the army's Northern Department during 1775 and 1776. Phillips led further raids across Virginia, including a defeat of Baron von Steuben at Petersburg, but he died of fever on May 12, 1781. The sacrifice of Andr made Arnold odious to loyalists, and his reputation was further tarnished among his former neighbours when he led a raid on New London, Connecticut, in September 1781. The Portrayal of Benedict Arnold in American History", Shy, John. 3 January 1740][1][a] June 14, 1801) was an American-born military officer who served during the Revolutionary War. The September 21 meeting with British Major John Andre was a disaster for both men. Letters were to be passed through the women's circle that Peggy Arnold was a part of, but only Peggy would be aware that some letters contained instructions that were to be passed on to Andr, written in both code and invisible ink, using Stansbury as the courier. He was again severely wounded in the left leg late in the fighting. 5. Benedict Arnold's name is synonymous with the word traitor. On July 12, he wrote again, making explicit the offer to surrender West Point, although his price rose to 20,000[b] (in addition to indemnification for his losses), with a 1,000[b] down payment to be delivered with the response. He knew that he was distrusted and disliked by senior military officers on both sides. Thereafter his name became an epithet for traitor in the United States. [94], Andr was captured near Tarrytown, New York, on Saturday, September 23, by three Westchester militiamen. Lee Moran. Arnold was promoted to brigadier general for his role in reaching Quebec, and he maintained an ineffectual siege of the city until he was replaced by Major General David Wooster in April 1776. [128], Arnold left a small estate, reduced in size by his debts, which Peggy undertook to clear. [63][64], Arnold had an extremely ambitious and jealous personality. [12] In 1757 when he was 16, he did enlist in the Connecticut militia, which marched off toward Albany, New York, and Lake George. -Benedict Arnold, January, 1780. He then went to Cambridge, Massachusetts, and suggested to George Washington a second expedition to attack Quebec City via a wilderness route through Maine. This meeting was thwarted when British gunboats in the river fired on his boat, not being informed of his impending arrival. Upon the outbreak of hostilities at Lexington, Massachusetts (April 1775), Arnold volunteered for service and participated with Ethan Allen in the successful colonial attack on British-held Fort Ticonderoga, New York, the following month. Troops were liberally distributed within Arnold's command area (but only minimally at West Point itself) or furnished to Washington on request. And those of us with long memories can take some comfort that things didn't go much better for Arnold once he left the colonies to live in . Benedict Arnold High School Gallery Official Name Benedict Arnold High School Location Details Universe Earth-Twelve Country United States of America First Appearance Adventures of Bob Hope #95 ( November, 1965) Contents 1 History 2 Residents 2.1 Students and Alumni 2.2 Faculty 3 Notes 4 See Also History This article is a stub. In April of 1775, after learning about the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, Arnold organized his men in preparation for a march to Cambridge to aid in the fight against the British . Answer (1 of 54): Go up to most British people and ask who Benedict Arnold was, and you will get a resounding "who?" back. General George Washington had given him his fullest trust and had placed him in command of West Point in New York. Early in May he made secret overtures to British headquarters, and a year later he informed the British of a proposed American invasion of Canada. By early July, he was back in Philadelphia, where he wrote another secret message to Clinton on July 7 which implied that his appointment to West Point was assured and that he might even provide a "drawing of the works by which you might take [West Point] without loss". [62], Wetherell says that the shortest explanation for his treason is that he "married the wrong person". [18] On one of his voyages, he fought a duel in Honduras with a British sea captain who had called him a "damned Yankee, destitute of good manners or those of a gentleman". Peggy Shippen had barely turned eighteen when in June of 1778, following the evacuation of Philadelphia by a British army, Major General Benedict . While Benedict Arnold escaped to British-occupied New York, where he was protected from punishment. Especially galling was a long feud with the civil authorities in Philadelphia which led to his court-martial. Andr was captured the next day, near Tarrytown, with those plans tucked inside his boot. Congress restored Arnold's command seniority in response to his valor at Saratoga. [3] Some among those in his military and political circles charged him with corruption and other bad acts. Unable to find a new military or. Washington was one of the few who genuinely liked and admired him, but Arnold thought that Washington had betrayed him. [10] His apprenticeship with the Lathrops lasted seven years. Benedict Arnold, shown on the left concealing his plans in John Andr's boot, has become synonymous with treason but before he betrayed America, he saved it. Before it could be carried out, however, minutemen captured John Andr and informed General George Washingtonof the plot. [11], In 1755, Arnold was attracted by the sound of a drummer and attempted to enlist in the provincial militia for service in the French and Indian War, but his mother refused permission. His company marched northeast the following month to assist in the siege of Boston that followed the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The prisoner was dressed in miltary uniform. Arnold purchased large tracts of land in the Maugerville area, and acquired city lots in Saint John and Fredericton. He proposed an action to the Massachusetts Committee of Safety to seize Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York, which he knew was poorly defended. [68] Stansbury ignored instructions from Arnold to involve no one else in the plot, and he crossed the British lines and went to see Jonathan Odell in New York. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. [138] The boy is not identified until the end of the story, when his place of birth is given as Norwich, Connecticut, and his name is given as Benedict Arnold. His father was a successful businessman and young Arnold was educated in private schools. Shutterstock Though one might guess that the dish was named for Benedict Arnold, the most famous traitor of the American Revolution, it was not. As the park's Facebook page explains, the hero's name was left off the monument for a reason. He led a small contingent of militia attempting to stop or slow the British return to the coast in the Battle of Ridgefield, and was again wounded in his left leg. [47] Burgoyne surrendered ten days after the second battle on October 17, 1777. [114] His reputation also came under criticism in the British press, especially when compared to Major Andr who was celebrated for his patriotism. They had no reason to suspect that Gen. Benedict Arnold, the new commander of the post, would be less than a gracious host. Or was it a kind of extreme midlife crisis, swerving from radical political beliefs to reactionary ones, a change accelerated by his marriage to the very young, very pretty, very Tory Peggy Shippen? On the morning of September 22, from their position at Teller's Point, two American rebels, John "Jack" Peterson and Moses Sherwood, under the command of Col. James Livingston fired on HMS Vulture, the ship that was intended to carry Andr back to New York. However, the deaths of his siblings two years later may have contributed to a decline in the family fortunes, since his father took up drinking. One thing that we can set aside is any notion that the dish was named after Benedict Arnold, the Revolutionary War general who became the most famous American traitor in history after he defected to the British army and became a general for the other side, leading troops against those he once commanded. At the age of sixteen, Arnold enlisted in a militia and served in the French and Indian War in upstate New York . Therefore, the answer to your question is no, we do not commemorate Benedict Arnold. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [55], Andr conferred with Clinton, who gave him broad authority to pursue Arnold's offer. Thereafter his name became an epithet for traitor in the United States. Benedict Arnold was a patriot officer who served the cause of the American Revolution until 1779, when he shifted his allegiance to the British. The arched, double-door main entrance provided a stately, picturesque quality to the home. Arnold's role in the war was controversial, with some supporting his actions and others supporting the Patriots. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Some could even argue that, patriotism aside, it might have seemed insane for him not to turn traitor. [103], Washington remained calm when he was presented with evidence of Arnold's treason. According to W. D. Wetherell, he was: [A]mong the hardest human beings to understand in American history. [26], On February 22, 1767, Arnold married Margaret Mansfield, daughter of Samuel Mansfield, the sheriff of New Haven and a fellow member in the local Masonic Lodge. However, his actions at Saint-Jean and Valcour Island played a notable role in delaying the British advance against Ticonderoga until 1777. He organized the militia response, along with David Wooster and Connecticut militia General Gold Selleck Silliman. She couldand did. 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