Interpretation of Articles Governing Courts Martial
Document 1799Hamilton provides a detailed interpretation of those parts of the the Articles of War that relate to those officers who have the authority to convene Courts Martial. He concludes that none but a general officer or his representative has this authority.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Hamilton provides a detailed interpretation of those parts of the the Articles of War that relate to those officers who have the authority to convene Courts Martial. He concludes that none but a general officer or his representative has this authority.
Date
02/23/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799022340000
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
Commander of a regiment or corps
ordinary police
Recorder to every Court of Inquiry
Judge Advocate or his representative
Secretary at War
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
article related to the holding of Courts Martial and the confirmation of the sentences thereof
Administration of Justice
Commanding Officer of a post or detachment may do it
broader construction
other officers besides the Commander of all the Troops may appoint a General Court-Martial
regimental courts martial
garrison Court Martial
no officer commanding either of the garrisons on the sea board has power to constitute such a Court
none but a General or his representative may do it
military usage
articles of war
oaths
cases of importance