General William Hull's Court Martial: Sentenced to Be Execiuted

From the May 5, 2014, War of 1812 Blog.

From the May 5, 1814 Maryland Gazette and Political Intelligencer.

General Hull had surrendered Detroit without much of a fight in the first year of the war and because of his action, had been court martialed.

GENERAL HULL:  "The court, in consequence of their determination respecting the second and third charges, and specification under those charges exhibited against the said brig. General Wm. Hull, and after due consideration, do sentence him to be SHOT to death, two thirds of the court concurring in the sentence."

However, they added:  "The court in consideration of brigadier general's revolutionary service, and his advanced age, earnestly recommend  him to the mercy of the president of the U.S.."

Signed, Henry Dearborn, Maj. Gen.  President of the Court April 25, 1814.

James Madison: "The  sentence of the Court is approved, and the execution remitted."

--Brock-Perry