The Virginia Gazette

Extract of a letter from camp, Tappan, Sept. 26.

"Lost to every sentiment of honour, and disgraced by the inordinate thirst for gold, General Arnold has gone over to the enemy. He was to have surrendered the important post of West Point, and entrapped the Commander in Chief, who lodged at the post on the intended night of execution. The plot was providentially discovered, and the whole mystery unravelled; though, as yet, I am unacquainted with the particulars. The substantial facts are, that Major Andre, the British Adjutant General, who had been with General Arnold, and had obtained a plan of the works, and an exact state from him, on his return to make his report, about Tarry town, was taken by 3 militiamen, and delivered to Col. Sheldon's regiment of horse: In the bottom of one of his boots were discovered, letters and plans which unfolded the hellish scheme.: It soon took wind, and was reported to General Arnold, and just before his Excellency arrived at the place, the General went on board of his barge, pushed down the river, and made his escape to the Vulture sloop of war, that lay opposite to Teller's point."