Court-martial proceedings, 1795 Nov 16.

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Court-martial proceedings, 1795 Nov 16.

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Written in General Anthony Wayne's hand, the manuscript is an account of the proceedings of a general court martial held for the trial of Ensign Meriwether Lewis of the 1st Regiment of Infantry for actions and use of language unbecoming an officer. John Elliot accused Lewis of challenging him to a duel. The Court acquitted Lewis.

2 p.; 33 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8013382

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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