Communication From Major General Dix (Classic Reprint): Relative to the Arrest of Hawley D. Clapp; Transmitted Legislature April 13, 1864 - Couverture souple

Dix, John A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332114962 ISBN 13 : 9781332114962

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exposé of a major wartime recruiting fraud and the fight to recover stolen bounties. This nonfiction work presents a detailed account of how thousands of recruits were defrauded at Lafayette Hall, with Hawley D. Clapp named as a key broker. It traces the allegations, investigations, and legal questions surrounding military enlistment during the Civil War.

This edition compiles official statements, testimonies, and correspondence from General Dix’s administration, offering a clear view of the misuse of bounties, the roles of various officers, and the steps taken to protect recruits and uphold the war effort. It is a historical document that sheds light on wartime governance, accountability, and the tension between rapid recruitment and fair treatment of soldiers.

• Learn how recruitment fraud operated at a central New York hub and who was involved.


• See how military authorities sought to address abuses and pursue restitution.


• Understand the legal and procedural questions about military accountability in wartime.


• Gain context for the broader challenges of sustaining an army under pressure.

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, military governance, and primary-source investigations into 19th‑century American politics and law.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332114962
• ISBN 13: 9781332114962
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 28
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