Appeal To The President Of The United States For A Reexamination Of The Proceedings Of The General Court Martial In His Case (1869)

Appeal To The President Of The United States For A Reexamination Of The Proceedings Of The General Court Martial In His Case (1869) is a book written by Fitz John Porter. The book is a plea to the President of the United States to re-examine the proceedings of the General Court Martial in Porter's case. Porter was a Union General during the American Civil War who was court-martialed and dismissed from the army for alleged disobedience and misconduct during the Second Battle of Bull Run. In his book, Porter argues that he was unfairly treated and that the charges against him were unfounded. He presents evidence to support his claim and makes a passionate appeal to the President to reconsider his case. The book provides a unique insight into the military justice system during the Civil War and the challenges faced by officers in the field. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the complex issues surrounding military discipline and accountability.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.