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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04764.66 |
| From Archive Folder | Burgoyne-Kingston collection: papers concerning Convention Army after Saratoga |
| Title | John Glover to John Burgoyne regarding the court martial of Colonel David Henley |
| Date | January 1778 |
| Author | Glover, John (1732-1797) |
| Recipient | Burgoyne, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Brigadier General Glover as President of the court of inquiry that was investigating the allegations against Colonel David Henley, former commander of the Prospect Hill barracks where many of the captured British Convention Army troops were being held. Henley was accused of murder and mistreatment toward British soldiers. This document is a response to Burgoyne's questions (see GLC04764.56) about the details of the court of inquiry. Date of creation inferred from the date of Burgoyne's questions were submitted to the court. Answers first question: the members of the court are not under oath. Second question: says witnesses are also not under oath. Third question: says the court will examine both the matter of the charges and enter into the defense of the accused. Fourth question: the court has nothing to do with the protests of Burgoyne and only is bound to follow the orders of General William Heath, commander of the district where the Convention Army is situated. Says court of inquiry is an American Army custom. Fifth question: says he will get a copy of the proceedings as a matter of course. Marked "No. 47" on verso. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle Battle of Saratoga Convention Army Prisoner of War Continental Army Military Law Oath |
| People | Glover, John (1732-1797) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) Henley, David (1749-1823) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Queries to the court of inquiry |