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Box 5

 Container

Contains 40 Results:

General Orders No. 32, February 4, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Surgeon dismissed from the service for violation of 39th Article of War. (Fraudulent accounts) Rudin # M-73

Dates: February 4, 1863

General Orders No. 43, February 13, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 11
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Court martial of Major McKinstry, Quartermaster, charged with neglect of duty (buying in collusion with others) in 61 specifications. Lincoln approved sentence of dismissal from the service. Inked signature of General Hiram Scofield. Rudin # M-72

Dates: February 13, 1863

General Orders No. 53, December 2, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 12
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Court martials of deserters - men ordered to have their heads shaved and branded with the letter "D" and one man to be shot to death. Rudin # M-76

Dates: December 2, 1863

General Orders No. 147, May 26, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 13
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President Lincoln changes sentences of three soldiers. Rudin # M-67

Dates: May 26, 1863

General Orders No. 148, May 26, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 14
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Lincoln approves sentence of dishonorable discharge for a soldier who pleaded guilty to stealing from another private. Rudin # M-71A

Dates: May 26, 1863

General Orders No. 149, May 26, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 15
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Court martial of soldier for desertion and assault with intent to commit robbery and murder. Lincoln approves sentence to be shot. Rudin # M-76A

Dates: May 26, 1863

General Orders No. 190, June 25, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 16
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Pay schedule for men enlisting in the Regular Army offering premium, advanced pay, and bounty. Rudin # M-66

Dates: June 25, 1863

General Orders No. 209, July 7, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 17
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Court martial of a soldier found guilty of drunkenness on duty and conduct unbecoming an officer. Rudin # M-68

Dates: July 7, 1863

General Orders No. 230, July 23, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 18
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Court Martial found four men guilty of desertion, violation of oath of allegiance, and murder. Lincoln showed compassion and remitted all sentences. Two copies. Rudin # M-70, 75

Dates: July 23, 1863

General Orders No. 240, July 28, 1863

 unspecified — Box: 5, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents

Court Martial of two soldiers found guilty of desertion. Rudin # M-69

Dates: July 28, 1863