Interaction and Court Martial between Cushing and Lewis
Document 1798Encloses letter to Major Cushing to the President. Requests Cushing's presence at Fort Washington with General Wilkinson, then explains Cushing's respite from this order until he could receive certain papers and vouchers. Refers to an affair with Captain Lewis, resulting in a court martial. Reports Cushing's desire to remain without leaving Captain Lewis in his state.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Encloses letter to Major Cushing to the President. Requests Cushing's presence at Fort Washington with General Wilkinson, then explains Cushing's respite from this order until he could receive certain papers and vouchers. Refers to an affair with Captain Lewis, resulting in a court martial. Reports Cushing's desire to remain without leaving Captain Lewis in his state.
Date
07/02/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798070200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
General Wilkinson
Major Cushing
Captain Lewis
Captain Mitchell
Notable locations
War Department
Fort Washington
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Trenton