Some More On William Cox's Court Martial

From the June 28, 1814 "The War" newspaper.  This short-lived newspaper covered the War of 1812.

The court martial of William Sitgreaves Cox was presided over by Stephen Decatur as president and Thomas O. Selfridge was judge advocate.  The court martial was held on the frigate USS United States at New London, Connecticut.

It took place from April 1814 to May 5.

There were four charges against Cox:

1.  Cowardice

2.  Disobeyance of orders

3.  Desertion from his quarters and neglect of his duties.

4.  Unofficerlike conduct.

--Brock-Perry