. The journal of American history. k, jh. Jfc> xl Original ©rtor look of (famtvixl Masiftngton COURT MARTIAL FOR COWARDICE IN RUNNING AWAY FROM ENEMY Head Quarters. Sept. 7th, , Temple; Countersign, Liberty. John Davis of Captn Hamiltons Company of Artillery tried by a CourtMartial, whereof Coll. Malcomb was President, was convicted of Desertion andSentanced to Receive 39 Lashes; Levi Webster of Captn Hydes Comy, Regt, convicted by the same Court Martial of ye same Offence, sentancedto Receive the same Punishment. The Genl approves the Sentances, and ordersthem to be


. The journal of American history. k, jh. Jfc> xl Original ©rtor look of (famtvixl Masiftngton COURT MARTIAL FOR COWARDICE IN RUNNING AWAY FROM ENEMY Head Quarters. Sept. 7th, , Temple; Countersign, Liberty. John Davis of Captn Hamiltons Company of Artillery tried by a CourtMartial, whereof Coll. Malcomb was President, was convicted of Desertion andSentanced to Receive 39 Lashes; Levi Webster of Captn Hydes Comy, Regt, convicted by the same Court Martial of ye same Offence, sentancedto Receive the same Punishment. The Genl approves the Sentances, and ordersthem to be executed on the Regimental Parade at the Usual Hour in the morning. A Court Martial consisting of a Commandant of a Brigade, 2 Colls., 2 , 2 Majrs and 6 Captains, to set tomorrow at Mrs. Montainies. to tryMajr Post of Coll. Hacklins Regt, for Cowardice in running away from LongIsland, when an alarm was given of the approach of the Enemy, the same Courtalso to try John Spangenby of the same Regt for the same Offence, & Likew


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