Joseph Sharp charged by Caleb Swan Paymaster to the Army with contempt of the Commanding General to be tried by Court Martial
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Joseph Sharp charged by Caleb Swan Paymaster to the Army with contempt of the Commanding General to be tried by Court Martial
Description
John Wade Judge Advocate, informs Joseph Sharp that he has been charged by Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the Army, with contempt of the Commanding General and is to be tried by Court Martial in the West Block House at 10 o'clock. Enclosed is a document dtd 19 June from Brigadier General Wilkerson ordering Sharp to have a chest for purpose of holding the public money entrusted to the direction of Mr Swan. The officers presiding over the court martial found Sharp guilty of breaching an article of war. His sentence was a reprimand. They go on to say the source of his disobedience came from the principles of sedition instilled by previous Quartermaster General Samuel Hodgdon. Wilkerson approved the sentence and closes by commenting that he hopes Sharp's case acts as an example to other civilian contractors who are subject to the articles of war.
year created
1792
month created
06
day created
19
author
secondary author
recipient
sent to location
Fort Washington
in collection
note
Enclosed in Harris to Hodgdon, 07/15/1792. Orders given from Wilkinson to Sharp
notable person/group
Mr. Sharp
James Wilkinson
Caleb Swan
paymaster
Lt. John Wade
1st U.S. Regiment
Major Strong President
Captain Ford
Lieutenant Bissell
Lieutenant McDonough
Judge Advocate
Captain Pasteur
Lieutenant Shawnburgh
Ensign Marshall
Samuel Hodgdon
Quartermaster General
notable location
Fort Washington
west block house
notable idea/issue
general court martial
articles of war
military jurisdiction over civilian contractors
document number
1792061990001
page start
10
number of pages
2
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (8 pages) | ZLX06 (13 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:2 |
| [view document] (12 pages) | ZLX06a (12 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Wilkinson | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Author | John Wade | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Sharp | Fort Washington | [n/a] |