Episode 2 of 4
Court-Martial Opens on Profiteering Charges
- When
- June 1, 1779
- Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arnold's court-martial on profiteering charges began meeting on June 1, 1779, in Philadelphia.
Arnold's court-martial on charges of profiteering, including malfeasance in his treatment of government property in Philadelphia, began meeting on June 1, 1779. Arnold had demanded the trial to clear his name, writing to Washington in May 1779 that, having become a cripple in the service of his country, he little expected ungrateful returns.
Sources
- Benedict Arnold Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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