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Hugh Hall

Hugh Hall (1772-after 1809) was a private in the Corps of Discovery from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is primarily known in expedition history for being court-martialed along with John Collins for unauthorized drinking of whiskey from the supply barrels in June 1804.

Hall received 50 lashes for his offense — harsh but standard military punishment for the era. Despite this early lapse, Hall served competently throughout the remainder of the expedition, participating in the full round-trip journey to the Pacific and back.

After the expedition, Hall collected his pay and land warrant. His subsequent life is poorly documented, though records suggest he was alive at least until 1809.

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