Totten, Benjamin J., 1806-1877 Case of Fredk Breckendorf, seaman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.54 Author/Creator: Totten, Benjamin J., 1806-1877 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 24 February 1859 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Breckendorf was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged after being found with marine drummer boy Edwin Donnohoe "under improper and suspicious circumstance." He was also placed in solitary confinement for thirty days for his "scandalous conduct." Signed twice by Totten.
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