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At any Time, render the making a Detachment from the provost Guard Unsafe[?], the officer is to acquaint[?] the President that an Escort may be Obtained[?] from the Troops nearest at Hand
At a Division Genl. Court Martial [?] 5th Instant, Colo Ogden President Samuel Jones of Colo Gimels[?] Regiment of Infantry, was tried for Desertion & Attempting to go to the Enemy found Guilty and Sentenced more than two Thirds of the Court agreeing to Suffer Death
The Commander in Cheif [Chief] approves the Sentence; But is pleased to Pardon Samuel Jones, Upon the particular recommendation of Colo Tupper & Lt. Colo.Littlefield of the Regiment to which he belongs in the Line