Mr. Cornwell, I am a great admirer of your work and thank you for the many hours of enjoyment they have provided me. I have just finished The Fort. Though I’m a serious history junkie, I knew nothing of this fiasco. It certainly isn’t something they teach in US schools. Without coming out and stating it, you seem to give credence to the local stories that Paul Revere made off with the militia’s money. Given the lack of proof and sensitivities over the issue, I can understand why you would present the known facts and let Revere’s actions speak for themselves. I do wonder, though, whether in your extensive research you investigated Revere’s later finances and if that research led you to a personal conclusion on the matter. Thank you and regards – James Pease Milwaukee, WI