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Gen. Jas. Longstreet
November 12, 1865
Carte de visite of James Longstreet, Confederate general and Commander of the Department of East Tennessee and leader of the Knoxville Campaign.
GLC00863.02
Engraving of William T. Sherman.
1861-1877
Smith, H.W., fl. 1848-1868
Together with a short biographical sketch of Sherman not attached.
GLC00889.01
General orders: [Nos. 19 and 20]
February 18, 1847
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
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
9 April 1847
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
4 May 1847
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.
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General orders: No. 190
26 June 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel.
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General orders: No. 192
28 June 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Summary of 32 courts martial.
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General orders: No. 211
12 July 1847
Signed by H.L. Scott. Orders preparing troops for battle, including exercises, uniform, arms, appointments, and reviews.
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General orders: No. 246
5 August 1847
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.
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General orders: No. 249
6 August 1847
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...
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General orders: No. 262
24 August 1847
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.
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General orders: No. 281
8 September 1847
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
10 September 1847
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...
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General orders: No. 284
14 September 1847
Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the capture and possession of Mexico City, though the war is not yet over.
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General orders: No. 286
16 September 1847
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.
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General orders: No. 287
17 September 1847
Signed by H. L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel. Written from the National Palace of Mexico.
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General orders: No. 290
19 September 1847
Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Orders, No. 290, [Sept.] 19-1847, [Establis]hing Gen. HQ [illegible] hours" and "Clarke, 6 nif." Establishes location of the Adjutant General's office. Imprint in upper left corner reads "Bet...
GLC00911.16
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
20 September 1847
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)...
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General orders: No. 294
21 September 1847
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
22 September 1847
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
24 September 1847
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...
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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
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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