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War of 1812 Court Martial Document of Goodale

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1812 Court Martial of "Major General Goodale"

August 27th 1812, Manuscript Document Signed, "William (sic) Donnison, Adjutant General" and "N. Hayward, Aid de Camp to Major (sic) General, Very Fine.
This historic document is 2 pages, measuring 7-9/16" x 12-5/8" being well written in clear, dark rich brown ink, on Period laid paper. While the document is slightly soiled and bears the expected light folds, it remains in pleasing noteworthy condition. There is only minor foxing, and the text is bright and bold. As well, the manuscript is legible and easy to read. The front page reads:

"Head Quarters Boston Aug.(us)t 27.th 1812 - The General Court Martial appointed by the General Order of the 10th August current to be holden at Lalim on the 22d day of September next for the Trial of Major General Ebenezer Goodale is postponed to Monday the 28.th day of said September at ten oclock before noon. Then to the holden at the same place mentioned in the said order for the purpose aforesaid whereof all persons concerned will take notice & govern themselves accordingly. - By order of the Commander in Chief, W(illia)m Donnison, Adj. General."

There is an indexing or docketing notation, "General & Division Orders Aug 27. Sept 4 1812." The reverse side reads:

"Head Quarters Plymouth 4th. - Sept(embe)r 1812 - Division Orders - The Officers detailed for the Court Martial to meet at Lalim will be regularly notified of the postponement of the Courts to the 28th instant & govern themselves accordingly. - The Troops composing the 5th Division will mut this fall for review, inspection & discipline either by Regiments or Battalion of Regiments as the Commanding Officer of each Brigade shall order. - The Major General directs that a sorter naming each officer his rank & date of Commission be sent him also noting those officer's commissions that are endorsed or originally called in the 10th Division. - By order of the Major Gen(era)l 5th Div, - N. Hayward, Aid de Camp to MG".

The fact that an Adjutant General has taken the time to write this letter, proves that the postponement of Ebeneezer Goodale's trial was something relatively significant. Although the content of the letter is brief, the historical implications are quite interesting.





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