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CHAPTER Il.
Itwas not until noon on the following day
that Andre arrived at Beverly House. under es-
specting the captured papers which were shown
him aher cslonel Jameson had sent the prisoner
forward, saw what this officer was Strangely
blind to, Arnold's guilt. Expressing in warm
terms Of censure bis opinion ofthe course pursu-
ed by Jameson, Of sending the accomplIce 10 The
abcuor he requested and received the command
ofthe escort, and after some delay. reached head
quarters with his prisoner. Washington reiI.
sed 10 see Andre lest he should forget what was
due 10 Justice, in sympathy for It's victim, and
ordered him to be placed under guard in the
small room; opening from The dining-room,
and other precautions taken for his security, IN.
Ill he could be conveyed 10 West Point, and
thence 10 Tappan, for trial.
II was late in the afternoon, when Andre stood
by his little window, watching the setting sun as
it hung low in the skies above the summit Of
Crow Nest, and gliding with its slauung beams
the walls Of The fortress at " est Point.
His thoughts were turned on the hopelessncss
| orhs situation. He knew that he must die. To
be Gu, of in the prime Of youth, his earthly hopes
crushed the ties Of love, putornal and fijaI, for
ever broken-all that bound him TO his fellow
beings severed and Destroyed He turned away
from the window, and paced TO and fro his mar.
row prison, under the pressure Of intense and
mental agony. Terrible was the conAict be.
tween his manhood and his human na'urei Al
length reason asserted her power; and philosophy
and religion came 10 his aid and he grew calm.
er. He resolved 10 bear his fate like q man. and
like British soldier. After few seconds, he
called 10 the sentinel, and requested wiring ma
terials TO be brought TO him. They were cheer.
fully granted by major Tallmadge, who had Ia.
ken deep and feeling interest in the fate Of the
youth. Seating himself at a table, Andre pcnned
the following letter to Gen. Washington:
September 24th, 1850.
Sir: What have said concerning myself TO
my captors, was in the justiiiabe attempt to be
exlricaed; am 100 little accustomed to dupci.
" 10 have succeeded.
| beg your excellency will be persuaded, that
no alteration in the temper OF my mind or ap-
prehension for my safety, induces me 10 take the
step of addressing you; but that tits 10 rescue
myself from an imputation of having assumed Il
mean character for lreacherous purposes or self.
interest; conduct incompatible with the princi
pies that actuate me, as we'll as with my condi
tion in life.
1t is to vindcate my fame that speak, and
not 10 solicit security.
The person in your possession. is major John
Andre, adjutant general to the British army.
The influence Of one commander in the army
of his adversary is an advantage taken in war
| A correspondence for this purpose held; as con.
fidentia lin the present instance,) with his excel.
lency, sir Henry Clinton.
To avorit, agreed TO meet, upon ground not
within the posts of either army, person who
was 10 give me intelligence. came up in the
Vulture man-of.war, for this effect, and was
fetched by boat, from the ship to the beach
Being there, | was told that the approach of day
would prevent my return and that must be con.
cealod until the next night. ! was in my regi-
mentals; and had fairly risked my person.
Against my stipulation, my intention, and with
out my knowledge beforehand, was conducted
within your posts. Your excelency may con.
ceive my sensation on this occasion, and will i'm.
agine how much more must have been affected
! by refusal TO re.conduct me back the next night
as had been brought. Thus become prison
eT, had to concert my escape. Quilted my
uniform, and was passing another way, in the
night, without the American posts. TO neutral
grounds, and informed was beyond all armed
parties, and left to press for New York. was
taken at Tarrytown by some volunteers.
Thus, as have had the honor to relate, was !
betrayed, (being an aljutant general of the Brit
Iish armv) into the vile condition of an enemy
in disguise within your posts. Having avowed
myselfa British officer, have nothing to reveal
but what relates to myself, which is true, on the
honor of an officer and gentleman.
The request have TO make to your excellency
and | am conscious address myselfwel, is that
in any rigor policy may dictate, decency OF
conduct towards me may mark, that though un.
fortunate, am branded with nothing dishonora-
BILE, as no motive can be mine but the service Of
my king; and as | was nvoIuntarily an impos-
tor.
Another request is, that may be permitted to
write an open letter TO sir Henry Clinton, and an.
otherto friend for clothes and linen.
! take the liberty 10 mention the condition of
some gentlemen at Charleston, who being either
on parole, or under protection, were engaged in a
conspiracy agsins' us. Though their situation