Box 5
Contains 40 Results:
General Orders No. 32, February 4, 1863
Surgeon dismissed from the service for violation of 39th Article of War. (Fraudulent accounts) Rudin # M-73
General Orders No. 43, February 13, 1863
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
General Orders No. 53, December 2, 1863
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
General Orders No. 147, May 26, 1863
President Lincoln changes sentences of three soldiers. Rudin # M-67
General Orders No. 148, May 26, 1863
Lincoln approves sentence of dishonorable discharge for a soldier who pleaded guilty to stealing from another private. Rudin # M-71A
General Orders No. 149, May 26, 1863
Court martial of soldier for desertion and assault with intent to commit robbery and murder. Lincoln approves sentence to be shot. Rudin # M-76A
General Orders No. 190, June 25, 1863
Pay schedule for men enlisting in the Regular Army offering premium, advanced pay, and bounty. Rudin # M-66
General Orders No. 209, July 7, 1863
Court martial of a soldier found guilty of drunkenness on duty and conduct unbecoming an officer. Rudin # M-68
General Orders No. 230, July 23, 1863
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
General Orders No. 240, July 28, 1863
Court Martial of two soldiers found guilty of desertion. Rudin # M-69