Episode 2 of 3
Court-martial
- When
- 22 September 1823
- Where
- Court-martial in Demerara
- Part of
- Demerara rebellion of 1823
Court-martial proceedings resulted in sentences, including death for Jack, following the suppression of the rebellion.
Bryant records 72 slaves sentenced by court-martial. Jack was found guilty and sentenced to death on 22 September 1823. His statement expressed hope for mercy, but the court found him guilty of the charge preferred against him.
Sources
- Demerara rebellion of 1823 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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