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Division Orders, Pittston, Jany. 25. 1800.
Complaint having been made against Major Lemuel Williams of the 4. Regiment, 2. Brigade, 8. Division, for disobedience of orders, and neglect of duty, on the second day of October last; and also against Lieut. Jacob Williams of Capt. Ezekiel Chace's Company of the same Regiment, for refusing and neglecting, in the absence of Capt. Chace, to occupy with said Company their proper place in the Battalion; when assembled for inspection and review at Norridgewock-point, on the second day of October aforesaid: Therefore Brigadier-General Sewall will please to cause a Court of Inquiry to be formed, to consist of one Major, three Captains, and one Lieutenant, and to convene on Wednesday the 26. of February next, at such convenient place in Norridgewock, as he shall direct.
The Court being convened, will proceed to investigate the conduct of Major Lemuel Williams, and Lieut. Jacob Williams, relative to the charges aforesaid, and make due report of their doings to the Major-General of the Division aforesaid, as soon as convenience will admit.
Brigadier-General Sewall will please to notify Major L. Williams and Lieut. J. Williams aforesaid, of the time and place of said Court's sitting, and direct their attendance; and also cause the evidences requisite to substantiate the charges exhibited against the said Major and Lieutenant Williams, to be present at the Court aforesaid.