The Capture Of A British Spy By Three Unsung Militiamen - a podcast by Kirk Monroe

Learn exactly what Benedict Arnold & his British Contact John Andre had in common. Discover just how different West Point & Philadelphia were from one another. Discover how British General Henry Clinton truly feels about Benedict Arnold. Determine if in fact Benedict Arnold deliberately allowed for West Point and its fortifications to go into disrepair. Discover whether or not Benedict & wife Peggy were financially well off. Learn what unravels come September 11, 1780 involving Arnold including the same for September 20, 9 days later. Find out what gets asked of Samuel Cahoon, a local farmer. Discover just how many documents Arnold had on hand containing details of West Point’s Fort & Defense’s when meeting John Andre come September 21, 1780. Learn all that was involved behind Arnold’s specific instructions to John Andre as he would be crossing Hudson River by ferry including navigation by land with intended plan resulting in safe return to British Lines. Discover if evening of September 22, 1780 saw Benedict Arnold & John Andre issue their last farewells to each other. Get an in depth analysis behind what unravels come 9AM September 23 and how 3 Militiamen from John Paulding, David Williams, & Isaac Van Wart performed a search on John Andre. Learn whom Benjamin Tallmadge is and why his relations to Washington are vital. Go behind the scenes and learn everything essential about September 25 including how the events of that day impacted Benedict Arnold’s Wife, Peggy Shippen.

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