This Day in History: September 11

Col. Ebenezer Bridge, of the 27th Regt. of foot, in the service of the United Colonies; tried at a General Court martial, whereof Brigd. Genl. Green was president, for "misbehaviour and neglect of duty, in the Action at Bunkers-hill, on the 17th of June last"; The Court are of opinion that Indisposition of body, render'd the prisoner incapable of action, and do therefore acquit him.