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John André was caught after he was captured by American forces while returning to British lines from a meeting with Benedict Arnold. He was found with documents revealing Arnold's treasonous plans to surrender West Point to the British. André was arrested on September 23, 1780, and his identity and intentions were quickly uncovered, leading to his trial and execution as a spy.

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