This Day in History: August 29

At the same court Asa Snow, soldier in the 12th. Massachusett's regiment was tried for "Disobedience of orders and attempting the life of Captain Allen 41 in the execution of his duty by stabbing him with a fixed Bayonet on the evening of the 7th. Instant" found Guilty of disobedience of orders, and attempting the life of Captain Allen by stabbing him with a fixed bayonet in breach of Article 5 section 18th. of the Articles of war and sentenced to receive one hundred lashes on his bare back. The Commander in Chief approves the sentence and orders it to be executed tomorrow morning at the Head of the regiment to which he belongs. [More]