Request for Resignation or Court Martial
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Title
Request for Resignation or Court Martial
Description
St. Clair discusses his willingness to resign or face a court martial, but not a public trial. He believes that only a military tribunal is appropriate for military crimes and misconduct. If someone of the same rank can be sent to take command, he will resign immediately. Stated that the misfortune of the Wabash campaign can be attributed to St. Clair.
year created
1792
month created
03
day created
31
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
notable person/group
George Washington
Arthur St. Clair
House of Representatives
notable location
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
notable idea/issue
court of inquiry
court martial
resignation
commission
military crimes
misconduct
punishment
malice
defamation
resolution
campaign
Indian relations
defeat
document number
1792033190001
page start
1
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | JEB03 (4 pages) | Collection: Arthur St. Clair - MSS9 480 RM - MSS9 479 RM - MSS9 211 RM | one folder |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Arthur St. Clair | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |