Head Quarters, New Windsor, Monday, April 30, 1781.
Parole -- . Countersigns -- .
John Powel, a Soldier in the New Hampshire line, tried the 27th. instant by the Brigade General Court Martial whereof Major Scott 24 was president, charged with "repeated Desertion" was found Guilty and sentenced to suffer Death more than two thirds of the Court agreeing. The Commander in Chief approves the Sentence.
[Note:Maj. William Scott, of the First New Hampshire Regiment. He retired in January, 1783. ]