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PROCEEDINGS OF A COURT MARTIAL .2
the execution of his duty. Lieu't. Wattson being sworn according to the law, saith that in commanding
the Second Platoon of Captain Hickman's Company, on their inarch to the parade ground for roll call at sunset, yesterday, he pressed his sword against the breast of the prisoner (who was one of his platoon, and was advanced ahead of the men on the right) and ordered him to dress by the right, that the
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