Order convening a regimental court-martial, 29 December 1779.

Order issued by Hercules Mooney directing that a regimental court-martial be held at Providence, Rhode Island, on 29 December 1779. The document appoints Captain Daniel Emerson as president of the court-martial, names Captain Leavitt, Lieutenant Kelly, Lieutenant Drury, and Ensign Runnals as members, and designates Ensign Timothy Gleason as judge advocate for proceedings involving prisoners brought before the court.

Title

Date (Text)

1779 December 29.

Place of Production

Providence, Rhode Island

System Control No.

MSS L.2026.022

Subject (Person)

Mooney, Hercules, 1715-1800.

Subject (Topic)

Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- United States -- 18th century.

Format

Manuscripts

Extent

1 sheet

Dimensions

8 x 6.5 inches

Language

In English.

Language

English

Historical Data

Hercules Mooney (1715-1800) was an Irish-born officer who served in New Hampshire provincial and Continental forces. During the American Revolution he commanded a New Hampshire regiment stationed in Rhode Island.

Provenance

Early American History Auctions

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Year of Admission

2026

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