Benedict Arnold

We have but very indifferent men in general. Great part of those who ship for seamen know very little of the matter.

— Benedict Arnold

The drafts from the regiments at Ticonderoga are a miserable set; indeed the men on board the fleet, in general, are not equal to half their number of good men.

— Benedict Arnold

We have a wretched motley crew, in the fleet; the marines the refuse of every regiment, and the seamen, few of them, ever wet with salt water.

— Benedict Arnold

What do you think would be my fate if my misguided countrymen were to take me prisoner?

— Benedict Arnold

Let me die in this old uniform in which I fought my battles. May God forgive me for ever having put on another.

— Benedict Arnold