| Collection | George III Calendar |
| Reference | GEO/MAIN/1345 |
| Record Type | Writings (documents) |
| Title | Observations on the sentencing of Lieutenant John James Gordon. |
| Date | 30 August 1772 |
| Description | Report on the Court Martial proceedings relating to Lieutenant John James Gordon, of the 9th Regiment of Foot, who has been found guilty of 'behaving in a manner unbecoming an officer and a gentleman' (after a drunken quarrel). Observations on the judgement and sentencing, with reference to a recommendation for mercy from the Court Martial, a recommendation from Lord Ligonier that he be permitted to sell his Commission and the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's opinion that he should not bear a Commission. George III's opinion requested. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 document (2 pages) |
| Physical Description | Loose manuscript paper; mounted |
| Document Image | 
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| Publications | Published in J. Fortescue (ed.) "Correspondence of King George III 1760-1783" Vol. 2 (London, 1927-1928), no. 1079 |
| Level | Item |