From the Richmond Dispatch, 8/7/1861 , p. 2

Court Martial. - A General Court Martial has been called by Gen. Fauntleroy, to assemble at the Camp of Instruction, Hermitage Fair Grounds. Prisoners charged with various offences against military authority, are to be brought before the tribunal. Among others, there is a case of alleged murder. Col. Wigfall, of Texas , was detailed as President of the Court, and Col. Spalding, of this city, now a Lieut. of the Richmond Light Guard, has been appointed Judge Advocate.

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