13 April 2014

Court Martial Of George W. Garrett



From the Union Citizens File of Garrett, George W. [He was NOT our George W. Garrett]:

"My charge is murder, my real offense is self-defense."  He was arrested on 13 April 1864.


Source - NARA At Fold3

"Capt. Nichols of the 7th Michigan Cavalry, was present during this affray and, being a stranger to all the parties concerned, may be considered an impartial witness."



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