Saturday, July 18, 2009

This Day in History: July 18

The Commander in Chief is pleased to approve the following sentences of a General Court Martial, held the 16th Instant, whereof Col. Shreve was president, and orders that there be no delay in putting them in execution.

John Van Dyck of the 2nd. New Jersey Regt. charged with "desertion, and stealing three hundred dollars" -- found guilty, and sentenced to receive fifty lashes on his bare back... [More]

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