In September of 1780, Arnold tried to give West Point to the British. The plan nearly succeeded. John Andre, Arnold's British connection, was captured after the two met to arrange a plan. The plans were discovered in Andre's boot. Arnold then escaped (he had been told about Andre's capture by one of the officers who held Andre captive- the men did not think their was any connection with Arnold).
Arnold wrote a statement about why he changed sides which was published in a British newspaper in London.
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