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of inquiry, an a emblage of officers who are empowered to inquire into the conduct of an officer, or to see whether there is ground for a court-martial, . Courts of inquiry cannot award punishment, but must report to the officer by whose order they were a embled. Courts of inquiry are also appointed to examine into the quality and distribution of military stores. See Articles of War, §. 91, and 92. A regimental Court-Martial cannot sentence to the lo of life or limb. The colonel or commanding officer approves the sentence of a regimental court-martial. A garrison Court-Martial resembles a regimental one in as much as the members are not sworn, and only differs by its being composed of officers of different regiments. The governor, or other commanding officer of the garrison, approves the sentence.