1865

Speed, James, 1812-1887

Pamphlet

Title: Opinion on the constitutional power of the military to try and execute the assassins of the President by James Speed

Published by the Government Printing Office. Argues that the Lincoln conspirators should be tried before a miltary court because they committed the crime as public enemies.

GLC05255.03

28 February 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pardon for George W. Sullivan

Sullivan was convicted of burglary and sentenced to prison for five years. C/S William Seward, Sec. of State. With collateral, National Archives certification and photocopy of document.

GLC08885

February 11, 1866

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Wilson

Replies to a letter Wilson wrote when Garrison discontinued publication of the Liberator, his anti-slavery newspaper. Writes that he so values Wilson's letter, he will ask his children to preserve it with other valuable autographs and memorials. Declares "I have certainly lived to see the most astonishing revolution in the feelings and sentiment of a people, of which history makes any record; breaking the yokes and fetters of millions... abolishing a system of oppression as seemingly impregnable as it was fiendishly cruel, abasing the proud and lifting up the lowly... For the humble share I…

GLC08888

20 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: 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.

GLC00911.35

24 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 357

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 calls for letters and mail.

GLC00911.36

25 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 358

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.

GLC00911.37

December 1, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 359

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.

GLC00911.38

26 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 360

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 presiding.

GLC00911.39

December 2, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 362

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.

GLC00911.40

December 6, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 365

Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists sick and wounded soldiers returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service.

GLC00911.41

December 7, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 367

Signed by H.L. Scott. Discussion of the dress code.

GLC00911.42

December 12, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 370

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.

GLC00911.43

December 13, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 371

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 Mexican civilians and one is an American teamster. Major Bainbridge presiding.

GLC00911.44

December 12, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 372

Signed by H.L. Scott. Announcement of increased security and patrols to search for, and protect against, guerillas and rancheros.

GLC00911.45

December 18, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 378

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.

GLC00911.46

December 23, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 382

Signed by H.L. Scott. Order consolidating existing Infantry and Artillery companies in order to equalize their numbers.

GLC00911.47

December 26, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 390

Signed by H.L. Scott. Ordering troops in Mexico City, San Angel, and Tacubaya to be mustered and inspected.

GLC00911.48

December 29, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 393

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from sixteen court martials on charges of insubordination, neglect of duty, absence without leave, sleeping on duty, unsoldierlike conduct, and desertion.

GLC00911.49

3 January 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 3

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from six trials before a military commission on charges of murder, theft, and purchasing arms from an American soldier (Mexican citizen). Major H. Bainbridge presiding

GLC00911.50

5 January 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 8

Signed by H.L. Scott. Prevention of fraud in paying duties on precious metals includes better record- keeping and soldier escorts.

GLC00911.51

7 January 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 11

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from eighteen court martials on charges of mutinous conduct, desertion, neglect of duty, and drunkenness on duty. Major F. Lee presiding.

GLC00911.52

January 10,1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 13

Signed by H.L. Scott. Announces a train of wagons departing Mexico City for Vera Cruz.

GLC00911.53

January 11, 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 14

Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists the sick and wounded soldiers that are returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service. Printed on blue paper.

GLC00911.54

January 11,1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 15

Signed by H.L. Scott. Announces the appointment of Major J.L. Gardner to superintendent of assessments levied for the support of the Army. Printed on blue paper.

GLC00911.55

January 15, 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 18

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from thirteen court martials for charges of drunkenness on guard, absence without permission, violations of various articles of war, mutinous conduct, and unsoldierlike conduct. Lieutenant Colonel Peter W.L. Plympton presiding.

GLC00911.56