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Delay of the Proceedings
- When
- June–December 1779
- Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The court-martial was delayed until December 1779 after Clinton's capture of Stony Point forced army activity.
The court-martial was delayed until December by Clinton's capture of Stony Point, New York, which threw the army into a flurry of activity to react. The postponement left Arnold frustrated and angry at Congress for its inaction. The court to consider the charges against him began meeting in December 1779.
Sources
- Benedict Arnold Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
- Military career of Benedict Arnold, 1777–1779 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-08
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