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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In Washington City, the Secretary of the Navy ordered two courts martial: one to investigate charges against Captain George Little, and another for charges by Little against his lieutenant for aiding French officers in embezzling prize property from the Berceau. The courts will consist of 13 high-ranking officers due to the serious nature of the accusations.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1801.
We are informed that upon the return to the Navy Department of the proceedings of the court of enquiry in the case of Captain GEORGE LITTLE, a court martial has been ordered by the Secretary of the Navy to investigate and decide on the charges exhibited against Captain Little: and also that another court martial has at the same time been ordered by him to investigate and decide on charges exhibited by Captain Little against one of his Lieutenants, purporting that this Lieutenant had aided and assisted the French officers of the Berceau in concealing and embezzling money and other property belonging to the prize. These courts martial, it is understood, are to consist of thirteen navy officers, of high rank and respectability, because it has been conceived that the honor of the country, as well as of the navy, called for a solemn investigation and determination upon accusations of so atrocious a nature. It is, however, devoutly to be wished by every American, that the charges may not be established in either case.
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Washington City
Event Date
1801 08 21
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courts martial ordered to investigate charges; no determinations yet; hope that charges are not established.
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Upon return of court of enquiry proceedings to the Navy Department, the Secretary of the Navy ordered a court martial to investigate charges against Captain George Little and another to investigate charges by Little against his lieutenant for aiding French officers of the Berceau in concealing and embezzling prize property. The courts will consist of thirteen high-ranking navy officers due to the gravity of the accusations affecting national and naval honor.