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Atkinson, Joseph Henry (b. 1829) [Court martial proceedings against H. Arnett for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.37.04 Author/Creator: Atkinson, Joseph Henry (b. 1829) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: circa March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 32 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Arnett's conviction for "stealing some potatoes and ground peas." Sentenced to forfeit one month's wages which will be used to pay for the property he stole. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

Borden, William Henry, 1841-1895
Atkinson, Joseph Henry, 1829-1907
Wortham, George, ca. 1823-1883

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