M. Flynn) Arnold tried to persuade the General into letting him
invade Quebec. Arnold understood that he would later face consequences with the
Massachusetts Committee because of his actions, but he prepared himself. (M. Flynn)
Benedict came up with a petition and accumulated over 500 signatures from Northern
New Yorkers. (M. Flynn) The petition showed the American's appreciation of his
accomplishments and good deeds. (M. Flynn) The petition soon became useless.
Arnold's wife had been sick with an illness for quite some time. (B Arnold) The news
soon made it to him that Margaret had passed away. (M. Flynn) Arnold proceeded back
to New Haven to bury his wife and sort through her belongings. (M. Flynn) He soon
returned to the same spot, but this time he had a new method of taking control of Quebec.
Arnold met with General Washington once again and informed him of his plan to
invade Quebec City for the second time. Both Arnold and General Philip Schuyler, a
well-educated man from the upper clas
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