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Court Document Regarding Charges Against George Croghan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 15, 1778

This legal document, written entirely by Thomas McKean, details charges of treason against George Croghan, a prominent Indian agent and land speculator, during the Revolutionary War. The document mentions that merchant Barnard Gratz provided $1,000 for Croghan's bail. The charges, originating in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 15, 1778, contributed to Croghan's financial ruin. Croghan had previously served as chairman of the Committee of Correspondence in Pittsburgh.

Associated People/Businesses

Gratz, Barnard, 1738-1801
Croghan, George, 1720?-1782
GRATZ, BERNARD

Geography

Philadelphia
Bucks County

Subjects

Treason
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Land speculation
Legal documents

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 3