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Orders No. 6

Writing from Headquarters of the Brigade, Hooker gives marching orders to his troops and instructs the commanders on what provisions each soldier must carry.

GLC02494.06

[An autobiographical sketch]

Possibly written in New York City. Lists details of Porter's military service. Mentions various civilian careers. Notes "restoration to the army by President Cleveland under authority of act of Congress dated July 1 '86- Commission as Colonel...

GLC02494.07

to Robert J. Walker

Letter of introduction for Colonel Bohler, who, Worth promises, will have plenty of stories about Mexico to share with Secretary of the Treasury Walker.

GLC02494.11

to Lieut. G. W. Smith re: awaiting ratification of the treaty with Mexico

Written as Captain of Engineers regarding preparations for the engineer corps to leave. Mentions McClellan ("McClelland").

GLC02641

to Martin J. Townsend

Thanks Townsend and the people of Troy, New York, for their acknowledgments after the Battle of Buena Vista. Discusses the battle and Winfield Scott's negotiations with Santa Anna. Predicts any additional fighting will be with small guerrilla...

GLC02642