Sunday, July 29, 2007

This Day in History: July 29

James M', Daniel, tried by a General Court Martial, whereof Col. Glover was President for "forgeing an Order of General Putnams to obtain a quart of Rum, and for abusive Language to Col. Gridley" and ordered to receive twenty Lashes. The General confirms the sentence, and orders it to be executed after prayer time to morrow.

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