A detailed record of Col.
Thomas H. Cushing’s General Court Martial, heard in Baton Rouge in 1811. This account follows the proceedings, motions, and witness testimony that shaped the trial.
The book presents a contemporaneous transcript of the case, including letters and orders that influenced the court, the challenges over witnesses, and the legal arguments raised by both sides. It offers insight into how a military tribunal operated, how evidence was handled, and how the accused defended himself while facing complex charges.
- Witness handling and admissibility decisions during the trial
- Orders, letters, and affidavits that framed the proceedings
- Procedural disputes and the court’s rulings on postponements and objections
- The prisoner’s defense and the judge advocate’s replication to the defense
Ideal for readers of early American military history and scholars interested in legal procedure in historic military tribunals.