Today in 1781-during the Brig. General a former Patriot officer already infamous & much maligned for betraying the United States the previous year, added to his notoriety by ordering his British command to burn New London, Connecticut.

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On this day, 5th January 1781, Richmond, Virginia, was burned by British naval forces led by Benedict Arnold.
FULL VIDEO ON AMERICAN REVOLUTION HERE: https://t.co/Px9ZC4Rr54

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