""The Vindication of John Banks, of Virginia: The Vindication of General Henry Lee, of Virginia, with Sketches and Anecdotes"" is a historical book written by John Banks and Henry Lee in 1826. The book is a defense of their actions during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. John Banks was a prominent figure in the American Revolution and served as a colonel in the Continental Army. He was accused of abandoning his post during the Battle of...