Instead, he was forced to flee because his plans were discovered after the capture of John André.
He had planned on being 20,000 pounds sterling richer, to support his social life, as a result of his dealings with Sir Henry Clinton. Instead, he was forced to flee because his plans were discovered after the capture of John André. For 10 points—name this man whose court-martial and slow promotions led him to try to surrender West Point to the British during the American Revolution.
He had planned on being 20,000 pounds sterling richer, to support his social life, as a result of his dealings with Sir Henry Clinton.
Benedict {Arnold}