Shocking Incident at West Point ! (A 21st Century Version of an 18th Century Incident) Most of us have studied enough American history to remember the story of Major Andre – a British intelligence officer , who was captured by American troops in the woods near Tappan, NY . When Andre, who was wearing civilian clothes, was searched, he was found to have correspondence from American General Benedict Arnold to British General Sir Henry Clinton ,hidden in one of his boots. The contents of the letter were clearly treasonous, as they discussed the means by which the British could seize...