Personal Narrative: An Agreement With The Americans

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On September 21 of the year 1780, I signed an agreement with a British man I had been in touch with by the name of Andre. I had agreed with him that I would surrender West Point and in return receive a sum of money. I wanted to help the British already, but the money I was promised and the idea that I would be recognized by the British for my excellence won me over. It was a bonus to an already magnificent deal. It is no surprise that I kept this secret from the Americans, but they unfortunately found out before the plan was accomplished. Andre decided to keep the documents hidden in his boot, and he was walking about one day, dressed as though he was an average citizen. The Americans lacked decent footwear and came to take his boots. This,

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