"Trial of Captain Thomas Atchison of the Royal Artillery, by a General Court Martial at Malta" recounts the proceedings against Captain Atchison for his refusal to participate in Roman Catholic religious practices. Specifically, Atchison requested to be excused from firing patteraro salutes and tolling a Roman Catholic bell for church and image rites. The trial, documented in this historical record, delves into the complexities of religious freedom and the obligations of military personnel in a religiously diverse setting. This volume offers insights into the intersection of military law, religious observance, and individual conscience in the 19th century British Empire.

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