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General orders: No. 298
24 September 1847
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
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
1 October 1847
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
16 October 1847
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
22 October 1847
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
23 October 1847
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
26 October 1847
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
28 October 1847
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
30 October 1847
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
1 November 1847
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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General orders: No. 340
6 November 1847
Signed by H. L. Scott. Proceedings of court martials on charges of unsoldierlike conduct, drunkenness, sleeping on post, desertion, mutiny, and violation of the 50th Article of War, which carries a sentence of death. Note on back reads "Gen. Order...
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General orders: No. 345
12 November 1847
Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[Gene]ral Orders No. 345, [illegible] of 1st Lt. Devlin of the [illegible] Marine Corps." and "...Clarke...Brigade." Proceedings of the court martial of John S. Devlin on charges of drunkenness on duty...
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General orders: No. 353
19 November 1847
Order requesting semi-monthly field reports and returns from the senior surgeon and brigade commanders to the Adjutant General.
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General orders: No. 355
20 November 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Trials of four Mexicans before a Military Commission for theft and riotous conduct toward Americans.
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General orders: No. 356
Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "Orders No. 356." Trials of four American soldiers before a military commission on charges of robbery, manslaughter, and theft.
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General orders: No. 357
24 November 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of Orders Nos. 318 and 322: allowing sick and wounded soldiers the option of returning home. Orders eligible returning soldiers to register for recruitment service once home. Announces a train departure and...
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General orders: No. 358
25 November 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Announcement that the army will begin to raise money for the occupation of Mexico. Beginning in December, soldiers and officers are to demand necessary quarters from the civil authorities of the places occupied by the troops.
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General orders: No. 359
December 1, 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings of two court martials on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and abusive conduct against a Marine. Brevet Colonel Bennett Riley presiding.
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General orders: No. 360
26 November 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "General Orders, No. 360." Proceedings of six trials before the military commission on charges of larceny, attempt to defraud the United States, robbery, brutal conduct, and burglary. Major H. Bainbridge...
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General orders: No. 362
December 2, 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Forbids the export of silver or gold from occupied areas of Mexico. Imprint reading "Bet Field Message" in upper left corner.
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General orders: No. 365
December 6, 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists sick and wounded soldiers returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service.
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General orders: No. 367
December 7, 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Discussion of the dress code.
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General orders: No. 370
December 12, 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 370, [Procee]dings of a [Milit]ary Commission." Proceedings of three trials before a military commission on charges of robbery.
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General orders: No. 371
December 13, 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 371, [Proce]edings of a [Milit]ary Commission." Proceedings of four trials before a military commission on charges of riotous conduct and attempted murder. Two of the defendants are...
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General orders: No. 372
Signed by H.L. Scott. Announcement of increased security and patrols to search for, and protect against, guerillas and rancheros.
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General orders: No. 378
December 18, 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "No. 378." Proceedings of six trials before a military commission on charges of theft, smuggling alcohol into a barracks, burglary and robbery, and pickpocketing. Major H. Bainbridge presiding.
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