Proceedings of a General Court Matial

The trial and conviction of Fitz-John Porter was one of the most controversial episodes of the Civil War. Porter was a Union general who was court-martialed for alleged misconduct during the Battle of Second Bull Run. This book offers a detailed account of the trial and its aftermath, shedding light on one of the most divisive issues of the war.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.