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COURT MARTIAL OF GENERAL JOHN P. MCCOWN

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COURT MARTIAL OF GENERAL JOHN P. MCCOWN
<b>771. COURT MARTIAL OF GENERAL JOHN P. MCCOWN </b>(1815 - 1879) Confederate major general, garnered severe criticism while commanding at New Madrid for his handling of the defense, fought at Richmond, Ky. and Murfreesboro. War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 83, 2pp. 8vo., Richmond, June 13, 1863 concerning his court martial claiming: "<i>...Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline...</i>", after authorizing the detachment of officers and enlisted men from his command without due cause. Very good.<b>$50-100</b>