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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00722.54 |
| From Archive Folder | William McBlair collection |
| Title | Case of Fredk Breckendorf, seaman |
| Date | 24 February 1859 |
| Author | Totten, Benjamin J. (1806-1877) |
| Document Type | Legal document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Military History Military Law Sexuality Africa African Squadron Navy Maritime Marines African American History |
| People | Totten, Benjamin J. (1806-1877) |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; African Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |