Court Martial to Investigate the Charges Against Capt. Kalteisen
Document 1795Lewis Tousard notes that a Court of Inquiry does not have the same authority as a Court Martial but its findings will be presented to the Court Martial. He observes that Cox has had a month to prepare his defense related to his charges against Captain Kalteisen who could labor no longer under the weight of Cox's accusations. Since he is under arrest, Cox will be confined to his barracks pending the outcome of the Court Martial.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Lewis Tousard notes that a Court of Inquiry does not have the same authority as a Court Martial but its findings will be presented to the Court Martial. He observes that Cox has had a month to prepare his defense related to his charges against Captain Kalteisen who could labor no longer under the weight of Cox's accusations. Since he is under arrest, Cox will be confined to his barracks pending the outcome of the Court Martial.
Date
10/26/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1795102690101
Page start
1
Note
Answer to Lt. Cox's letter enclosed in Cox to Tousard, 10/26/1795
Notable persons
William Cox
Lewis Tousard
Captain Kalteisen
Notable locations
West Point
Notable items
court of inquiry
court martial
barracks