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Regiment: 11th Pennsylvania Infantry
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Historical Figures:
Proceedings of Field Court
in cases of
Pvt. James M. Smith Co. A
Pvt. Jonathan Confer Co. B
11th Regt. Pa Vols.
tried by Maj. John B. Keenan
November 24th 1863
Head Quars 2nd Brigade
2nd Division [ ? ]
Nov. 24th 1863
The proceedings in the named Cases of Priv. Jas. M. Smith Co. A.
and Jonathan Confer Co. B. 11th Penna. Vols. are approved and the Sentences
will be carried into effect.
I. V. Baxter
Brig. Genl.
Comdg. Brigade
[ ? ] 11th Regt Penna Vols.
Camp near Rappahannock Station Va.
November 24th 1863
Proceedings in the case of Pvt. James M. Smith Co A This Regt. investigated this day by Maj. John B. Keenan
Charge – Disobedience of orders in refusing to go on Picket duty when regularly detailed at Cabletts Station Nov. 6, 1863
Plea – not Guilty –
Finding – after a thorough investigation of this case I am of opinion that Pvt. James M. Smith is guilty of the charge brought against him and order
that
Sentence – That in addition to his regular duties, he perform 30 days extra police duty and that upon such days, there shall be no such duty to perform, he shall carry a log weighing 20 pounds in front of the camp for 2 hours each day.
Proceedings in the case of Prv. Jonathan Confer Co. B. this Regt.
Charge – Firing his musket in camp, contrary to orders
Plea – Guilty
Finding – after a thorough investigation of this I am of opinion that Pvt. Jonathan Confer
Co. B. is guilty of the charge brought against and order
Sentence –
That in addition to his regular duties he perform
111 days extra police duty.
John B. Keenan
Maj 11th Regt. Pa Vols
