Hammond, W. M. (fl. 1863) [Circular ordering execution of two privates in 53rd North Carolina]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03063 Author/Creator: Hammond, W. M. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Kinston, North Carolina Type: Letter signed Date: 10 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Circular letter, hand-written, states that the sentence of the General Court Martial in the case of privates Berry Threat and Dulin Stavnes of Company D of the 53rd North Carolina regiment will be carried out. Says they will be executed at 12 p.m. in the open field in front of the entrenchments. All troops except those on picket duty are required to attend. Order Colonel J. A. Washington, the commander of the 50th North Carolina, to provide 1 lieutenant and 20 men who will be charged "with the proper execution of the sentence." Written under the order of Brigadier General Junius Daniel (1828-1864).
Head Quarters Kingston NC
May 10th 1863
Circular
The sentence of the General Court Martial in the case of Privates Berry Threat and Dulin Starner of Co "D,, 53rd ,, NC Troops will be carried into Execution at twelve tomorrow in the open field in front of the Entrenchments on the south side of the Neuse river.
All the Troops of this command except such as are employed on outpost & Picket duty will be required to attend.
Col. J. A. Washington Commanding 50th NC troops will cause to be detailed from his regiment one Lieut and [struck: Twelve] [inserted: 20 Twenty] men who will be charged with the proper Execution of the sentence.
By Order of
Brig. Gen. Daniel
W M Hammond
A.A Gen
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