General Orders, No. 43.
Washington, DC: War Department, 1863 February 13. Paperback. 16mo. Self-cover. 35pp. Very good. Mild age toning; minor binding traces. Lengthy Court Martial proceeding against the U.S. Army Quartermaster at St. Louis, Justus McKinstry (1814-97), who is charged with "prostituting his office" in these 61 specifications -- in 26 of which is he found "Guilty," with the recommendation "To be dismissed the service." Lincoln, who signs in type at the conclusion, supports this finding. Also signed in type by Adjutant General L. Thomas, who dissolves the General Court Martial. Item #24813
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