Description: Click here to see our other books! Proceedings of a General Court Martial Held at the Horse-Guards, on the 24th and 27th of March, 1792, for the trial of Capt. Richard Powell, Lieutenant Christopher Seton, and Lieutenant John Hall of the 54th Regiment of Foot: on several charges preferred against them respectively by William Cobbett William Cobbett 1809 J. Gold : London 9" by 6" [2], 4-52 pp SUMMARY A smartly bound copy of the published proceedings of the trial the resulting from William Cobbett's accusation of army officers stealing provisions. Early Edition,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION One of two editions published this year, the other published by Samuel Tipper.Prior to his career as a political reformer though his Weekly Political Register and his pamphlets, William Cobbett was a soldier. While stationed in New Brunswick in Canada from 1784 to 1791 he found that several officers were stealing provisions. He collected evidence against these officers, and presented this to the Secretary of War.A court martial was launched, and this work presents the proceedings of that court martial and the letters exchanged between Cobbett and the Judge. Cobbett's accusations were found to be 'destitute of foundation, and wilfully and maliciously set on foot'; the defendants were acquitted as Cobbett failed to attend the court.This work was published decades after the events, without Cobbett's consent, with the aim of damaging his reputation.With twenty-five blank leaves to the rear. CONDITION Rebound in cloth, with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned, with spotting throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Price: 403.83 USD
Location: Bath
End Time: 2024-11-29T15:57:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Topic: History
Publisher: J. Gold
Author: William Cobbett
Binding: Cloth
Subject: History
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1809
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
