Benedict Arnold did not exercise field command on the battlefield of the American force at the battle of Freeman's Farm on September 19, 1777. The battle was fought by Colonels and Brigadiers with little direction from Benedict Arnold. Arnold’s division was engaged that day, but Arnold was not there. My friend who is a soldier who fought in the battle of Saratoga gave me his account about where Benedict Arnold was during the battle.“It is worthy to remark, that not a single general officer was on the field of battle the 19th September until evening when General Learned was ordered out…”. This was a start of reason for me to believe something was not right about him. We know he was present at the battle of Fort Ticonderoga, the battle of Lake
