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Description: This is the disciplinary report of corporal punishment by flogging, aboard the USS John Adams 1 April to 30 June 1846. Beginning in 1846, such reports were a response to increased public and congressional complaints about severity of naval corporal punishment. Punishments included lashing with the"Cat of Nine Tails" and the "Colt". The Secretary of the Navy set the legal limit for flogging at twelve lashes, although Court Martial's could award more .The data for the reports was taken from the John Adams log book and record kept by the Master at Arms. These punishments were approved 30 June 1846, by order of the John Adams commanding officer Captain William. J. McCluney.
Title: Quarterly Returns of Punishment 1 April to 30 June 1846 for USS John Adams
Credit: Miscellaneous Records Of The Navy Department, Muster Rolls, USS John Adams 1846, Quarterly Returns of Punishment, 1 April to 30 June 1846, pp 3-4,National Archives and Records Administration Washington DC, Record Group 45
Author: National Archives and Records Administration Washington DC
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