Benedict Arnold quotes

We have but very indifferent men in general. Great part of those who ship for seamen know very little of the matter. (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. View quote
Benedict Arnold
What do you think would be my fate if my misguided countrymen were to take me prisoner? View quote
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. View quote
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. View quote
Benedict Arnold
Neglected by Congress below; pinched with every want here; distressed with the small-pox; want of Generals and discipline in our Army - which may rather be called a great rabble - our late unhappy retreat from Quebec, and loss of the Cedars; our credit and reputation lost, and great part of the country; and a powerful foreign enemy advancing upon us; are so many difficulties we cannot surmount them. View quote
Benedict Arnold