Proceedings of a court of inquiry held at West Point, to investigate the implication of Colonel Richard Varick, General Benedict Arnold's private secretary, in the Arnold treason, [1856].

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Proceedings of a court of inquiry held at West Point, to investigate the implication of Colonel Richard Varick, General Benedict Arnold's private secretary, in the Arnold treason, [1856].

Transcript of the proceedings of a court of inquiry held at West Point, November 2, 1780, to investigate the implication of Colonel Richard Varick, General Benedict Arnold's private secretary, in the Arnold treason. Transcribed by Abraham Tomlinson, this transcript contains omissions and variations. There are two copies of the transcript, one in one volume and the other in five volumes. There are no dates for the transcriptions. The single volume transcription includes the date, August 14, 1856 on the front cover. Also included in this volume is a brief description of a trip in upstate New York. The writer is unidentified.

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Varick, Richard, 1753-1831.

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Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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Revolutionary patriot, Continental Army general, and traitor. From the description of Benedict Arnold papers, 1761-1794. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 432702702 Prior to the U.S. Revolutionary War Arnold was a merchant and trader in the West Indies. He served in the Revolutionary Army, but defected to the British in 1780 and served until the War was over. He then went to Canada and eventually to England. He was married to Margaret Mansfie...