Benedict Arnold's Oath of allegiance

In 1778, Benedict Arnold, like all military officers, swore allegiance to his country. In 1780 General Arnold betrayed his oath by conspiring to surrender West Point to the British.
This item was produced or created on May 30, 1778.
The creator compiled or maintained the parent series, Numbered Record Books, between 1894–1913.
Transcript:
I Benedict Arnold Major General do acknowledge the UNITED STATES of AMERICA to be Free, Independent and Sovereign States, and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George the Third, King of Great-Britain; and I renounce, refuse and abjure any allegiance or obedience to him; and I do swear that I will, to the utmost of my power, support, maintain and defend the said United States against the said King George the Third, his heirs and successors, and his or their abettors, assistants and adherents, and will serve the said United States in the office of Major General which I now hold, with fidelity, according to the best of my skill and understanding.
[signed] B Arnold
Sworn before me this 30th May 1778 at the Artillery Park Valley Forge H. Knox B. G. Artil.