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General orders: No. 297

Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "General Order, No. 297, Sept. 24th 1847, Deference to be paid to Religious ceremonies. Distribution of knives to thieves and murderers. Measures taken to secure the Leaders." Prohibits the interruption of...

GLC00911.21

General orders: No. 298

Signed by H. L. Scott. Daily officer details established to ensure order and discipline during the occupation of Mexico City.

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General orders: No. 305

Signed by H. L. Scott. Asks that all weapons and colors confiscated from the enemy be turned in to the army, as they are national trophies and should not be retained by individuals. Right margin cropped.

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General orders: No. 316

Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the resumption of tactical exercises and the distribution of blankets and shoes. Originally numbered as 216, H.L. Scott transcribed the 2 into a 3.

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General orders: No. 318

Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces a postal train departure, furlough cancellations, and the anticipated cargo in the returning train.

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General orders: No. 322

Signed by H. L. Scott. Allows sick and wounded soldiers the option of returning home. Orders eligible returning soldiers to register for recruitment service once home. Originally numbered as 319. Struck and replaced with 322 by H.L. Scott.

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General orders: No. 325

Signed by H. L. Scott. Brevet Brigadier General P.F. Smith announced as new civil and military governor of Mexico City, Surgeon R.S. Satterlee as the new Medical Director of the Army.

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General orders: No. 327

Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "Genl. Orders, No. 327, Oct. 28. 47. Proceedings of GCM in case of Maj. Bonneville." Proceedings of Major B.L.E. Bonneville's court martial on the charge of misbehaving before the enemy. Brevet Brigadier...

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General orders: No. 329

Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "Genl. Orders, No. 329, [struck: Nov] Oct. 30. 47. Proceedings of Court of Inquiry in case of Maj. Gen. Pillow." Proceedings of Major General G.J. Pillow's court of inquiry regarding the removal of two howitzers...

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General orders: No. 331

Signed by H. L. Scott. Proceedings of two court martials on charges of insubordination, misbehaving before the enemy, and drunkenness on duty. Note on back reads "Capt. Hoffman, comd 6th Infy."

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