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to R. C. Wood

Zachary Taylor writes to his son-in-law, a U.S. Army surgeon in Baltimore, about the presidential campaign, with doubt about his chances. In regard to the congressional debate over slavery, expresses his hope that a compromise will be achieved, since...

GLC00529.05

to Thomas S. Jesup

Transmitting a summary statement and muster roll of non-commissioned officers and privates from the 4th Regiment.

GLC00611

to Gen. Edward Burleson

An eloquent letter written as President to Vice President Burleson, acting as a general, relating to the Mexican invasion of 1842. Houston tries to encourage Burleson to pursue the retreating Mexican troops, rather than to disband his volunteers. He...

GLC01170

to Edward Burleson

Houston, as President of the Republic of Texas, writes to Edward Burleson, the Vice President of Texas, about the security of Austin as Texas's capital. He considers the vulnerability of the archives of the Republic to attack, while they are kept in...

GLC01171

[Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo]

Message of the President of the United States, James K. Polk, including all correspondence with Secretary of State James Buchanan regarding peace negotiations with Mexico. Includes treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed 2 February 1848. Bound...

GLC08640

Message of the President [Texas boundary with fold-out map]

GLC08847

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 16, whole no. 536 (September 12, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Brooks on the Wilmot Proviso," articles on the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and the Texas Boundary Bill, and miscellaneous other...

GLC08875.31

to Matilda Mason

Responds to a previous letter from Matie, possibly a relative by marriage. Mentions mutual acquaintances, including a fellow soldier named Rhett. Relates that he occupies a suite of apartments belonging to Senora Santa Anna (wife of former Mexican...

GLC08894

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Visited the Washington Navy Yard yesterday evening with Dr. Sam. Entered through Latrobe Gate, which has a large eagle placed on top of the gateway. Comments that the yard contains other...

GLC09006.12

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

responding to his request to transmit a copy of the discharge certificate of James Mican, a soldier in the Mexican war.

GLC09400.289

Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 [Decimalized .001- .085]

Disbound orderly book containing printed orders issued by Major General Winfield Scott and General William Orlando Butler during the Mexican War. Orders are signed by their aides, Henry Lee Scott and Lorenzo Thomas, respectively.

GLC00911

General orders: [Nos. 19 and 20]

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."...

GLC00911.01

General orders: No. 101

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.

GLC00911.02

General orders: No. 135

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.

GLC00911.03

General orders: No. 190

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

GLC00911.04

General orders: No. 192

Signed by H.L. Scott. Summary of 32 courts martial.

GLC00911.05

General orders: No. 211

Signed by H.L. Scott. Orders preparing troops for battle, including exercises, uniform, arms, appointments, and reviews.

GLC00911.06

General orders: No. 246

Signed by H.L. Scott. Order for marches, naming Brevet Colonel Childs military and civil governor of Puebla, Mexico. Includes prerequisites for marchers and harsh punishments for those who fail to complete the drills.

GLC00911.07

General orders: No. 249

Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "Aug. 6. 1847 Col. Riley case." Proceedings from a court of inquiry regarding Colonel Bennett Riley's command of the 2nd Infantry and 4th Artillery in blockading a road leading to Jalapa, Mexico, in order to cut...

GLC00911.08

General orders: No. 262

Scott and Santa Anna enter into an armistice allowing the Mexican government to receive peace propositions from an American commissioner. The five acts included herein outline the stipulations of the armistice.

GLC00911.09

General orders: No. 281

Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "General Orders, No. 281, Sept. 8th 1847, Proceedings of GCM." Colonel Bennett Riley, presiding, tries 29 privates for desertion in a general court martial and, finding them guilty, sentences them to be...

GLC00911.10

General orders: No. 282

Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[Gener]al Orders, No. 282, [Sept.] 9th 1847, [Proceedings] of GCM, [illegible]." Announcement that the four convicted deserters herein mentioned will be hung tomorrow, as they were in transport when...

GLC00911.11

General orders: No. 283

Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 283, Sept. 10-1847, [Procee]dings of a GCM, Cases of Desertion" and "Maj. Bonneville, Comd of 6th Infy." Brevet Colonel Garland, presiding, tries 36 privates for desertion in a...

GLC00911.12

General orders: No. 284

Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the capture and possession of Mexico City, though the war is not yet over.

GLC00911.13

General orders: No. 286

Signed by H. L. Scott. Thanks the army for a job well done in fighting its way through Contreras, San Antonio, Churubusco, Molino del Rey, Chapultepec, San Cosme and Tacubaya to Mexico City. Imprinted seal partially visible in bottom right corner.

GLC00911.14