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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01133 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0032] August 1781 |
| Title | John Crane to Henry Knox in response to officers who have accused him of withholding money from soldiers under his command |
| Date | 14 August 1781 |
| Author | Crane, John (1744-1805) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Colonel Crane to Brigadier General Knox. Writes in response to officers who have accused him of withholding money from soldiers under his command. Asks for a court of inquiry to investigate the matter. Hopes everyone "who have made free with my Character behind my back will appear at this Court." |
| Subjects | Forgery and Fraud Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Continental Army Soldier's Pay Finance Corruption and Scandal Military Law |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Crane, John (1744-1805) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |