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American Revolution: 1779 Court-Martial and a Letter from West Point during the Revolutionary War Er

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American Revolution: 1779 Court-Martial and a Letter from West Point during the Revolutionary War Er
1779 Court-Martial and a Letter from West Point during the Revolutionary War Era, Lot of 2, Fine-Very Fine. 1. Autograph Document Signed, "Christian Jebiger," as president of a Court Martial, on fine-laid paper, September 9, 1779, Light Infantry Camp, Sandy Beach, 13.25" x 8", 6 pages, Very Fine. Being a "Report of a Court Martial," Col. Jebiger describes the court proceedings, followed by a deposition by the accused man, Lt. Col. "Q.L. Fleury." He was charged with "ungentleman-like behavior for abusing a fellow officer with insulting language whilst on Guard"--a charge which the majority of the court upheld. Very lightly toned pages, some minor staining. 2. Autograph Letter Signed, "E. White," on fine-laid paper, October 19, 1779, West Point, 13.25" x 8", 2 pages, Fine. "The Honorable Benjamin White's" son, Edward, writes from West Point to his father in the "Councill Chambers" in Boston, describing his "wellfair" and the state of the army, ending with a note that "I shall come home in Janry. if I have a horse." The pages are worn and stained, with several absences that have been expertly repaired, only a few holes remain. Interesting son-to-father note in the middle of the Revolutionary War. (2 pieces)