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General orders: [Nos. 19 and 20]

February 18, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Co-signed by Winfield Scott and H.L. Scott. Order No. 19: "The senior field officer of Artillery, Colonel J. Bankhead, 2d Artillery, will enter upon the duties of chief of Artillery as soon as there shall be occasion for planting heavy batteries."...

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General orders: No. 101

9 April 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

A free black man, Isaac Kirk, referred to as a resident and citizen of the United States, is charged, convicted of, and sentenced to death for rape.

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General orders: No. 135

4 May 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Signed by H.L. Scott. Order allowing the timely discharge of loyal volunteers as opposed to sending them further into Mexico, thus lengthening their tour of duty.

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General orders: No. 190

26 June 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel.

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General orders: No. 192

28 June 1847