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Nevins Faces Court Martials Descent From West Point to Alcatraz
The narrative describes Nevins, a former officer, facing a court martial amid desertion and accusation of associating with deserters in New Orleans and other fronts. He pleads for mercy, citing influence from Congress and his aid during yellow fever outbreaks, while warning of a harsher fate if convicted.
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Nevins
Tucson
Congress
South
New Orleans
Isthmus
San Francisco
Crescent City
Yuma
Turnbull
Alcatraz
United States
Arizona
Loring
Gulf States
Drum Barracks
Washington
Yole
York State
Mr. Cadger
Military Committee
New York
Hudson
Sheridan
Cram’s Battery
Higgins
Blake
Sanitarium