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General orders: No. 291

Signed by H. L. Scott. Proceedings of a trial finding Henrique Garcia, Mexican Chief of Battalion, not guilty of bearing arms and threatening American soldiers in Mexico City, a violation of the laws of war. Brevet Brigadier General Smith...

GLC00911.17

General orders: No. 293

Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "General Orders, No. 293, Sept. 20th 1847, Sergeant and Corporals who distinguis [sic] themselves in action. Commanders to make report on the subject." Republishes section 17 of an act of Congress (3 March 1847)...

GLC00911.18

General orders: No. 294

Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Orders, [No.] 294, [Sept.] 21-1847, [Procee]dings of GCM." Summary of court martials of six soldiers, all found guilty of mutinous conduct and drunkenness on guard, and all sentenced to death.

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General orders: No. 296

Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces speculation that a conspiracy is afoot and orders everyone to be alert to mutinous or terrorist activities, especially Mexicans impersonating priests.

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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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