20 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 293

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) stating that any non-commissioned officer who distinguishes himself during a tour of duty will have attached to him by brevet the lowest grade of rank along with an increase in pay.

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21 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 294

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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22 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 296

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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24 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 297

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 processions and asks Protestants to respect Catholic ceremonies. Announces that released convicts have been outfitted with weapons to assassinate drunk soldiers. Originally numbered as 296, struck and replaced with 297 by Scott.

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24 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: 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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1 October 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 305

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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16 October 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 316

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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22 October 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 318

Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces a postal train departure, furlough cancellations, and the anticipated cargo in the returning train.

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23 October 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 322

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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26 October 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 325

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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28 October 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 327

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 General P.F. Smith presiding.

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30 October 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 329

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 from Chapultepec. Brevet Major General W.J. Worth presiding.

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1 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 331

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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6 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 340

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, 340, Nov. 6th 47, Proceedings of a GCM, Rec Nov. 11th 47." Brevet Brigadier General P.F. Smith presiding.

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12 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 345

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, conduct unbecoming an officer, violation of the 25th Article of War (he challenged a superior to a fight), and breach of arrest. Colonel N.S. Clarke presiding. Right margin cropped.

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19 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 353

Order requesting semi-monthly field reports and returns from the senior surgeon and brigade commanders to the Adjutant General.

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20 November 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 355

Signed by H.L. Scott. Trials of four Mexicans before a Military Commission for theft and riotous conduct toward Americans.

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1863

Smith, E. Delafield (Edward Delafield), 1826-1878

Pamphlet

Title: Brief Appeals for the Loyal Cause

Published by John W. Amerman. Includes two addresses given in New York City, resolutions and a poem. The first address, given at Union Square, was delivered at a war meeting which was called by various committees in response to an appeal of President Lincoln for additional military forces. The second address was delivered at Madison Square on April 20, 1863 under the patronage of the Union Leagues. The resolutions included in the pamphlet were presented at the Cooper Institute at the request of the Committee of Arrangements. Smith, also a poet, includes his poem entitled "The Continent is…

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1863

Corry, William McMillan, 1811-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Against the Degradation of the States: an Oration Delivered Before the Peace Democracy, at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, July 4, 1863

Published at the request of the Democrats. Argues that the recognition of the South is inevitable. Proclaims that the federal government is attempting to overthrow the sovereignty of the Confederate States. Emphasizes the right and constitutional authority of nullification, particularly pertaining to the Confederate States. Alludes to the nullification controversy of South Carolina. Concludes that the men of the state of Ohio must come to the rescue of the South and "integrity of state rights."

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1863

Drake, Charles D. (Charles Daniel), 1811-1892

Pamphlet

Title: The Wrongs to Missouri's Loyal People

Speech given before a convention at Jefferson City, Missouri on September 1 , 1863. Denounces the "conservatives" of Missouri as disloyal secessionists and Southern sympathizers. Expresses his outrage for the injustices done to the loyal people of Missouri. States that the citizens of the state have been wronged more than "any other state that has adhered to the Union." Discusses emancipation in Missouri and the Missouri State Convention of 1862.

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1863

Corning, Erastus, 1794-1872

Pamphlet

Title: President Lincoln's views

May 16, 1863 resolutions from a group of New York Democrats led by Erastus Corning, along with Lincoln's response. The committee argues that the arrest of Clement L. Vallandigham of Ohio for treason had violated the latter's rights under the Constitution, and that arbitrary arrests will further divide the country and "distract those who should be united in suppressing the rebellion." Lincoln responds that Vallandigham was not simply criticizing the administration; he was encouraging desertion and attempting to thwart the raising of troops. Lincoln concludes by stating that he must continue to…

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1863

Pamphlet

Title: The rebuke of secession doctrines

Includes three speeches delivered by General Andrew Jackson, Honorable Horace Maynard, and Mr.Gaulden (delegate from Georgia). The speeches were delivered at various places; General Jackson's speech was delivered at the South Carolina Convention of 1832 and Maynard delivered his speech in the House of Representatives on January 31, 1863. Mr. Gaulden's speech was given at the Democratic National Convention, Charleston, S.C., 1860.

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1863

Kelley, William D., 1814-1890

Pamphlet

Title: The Conscription

Includes several speeches given by Honorable William D. Kelley (of Pennsylvania) before members of the House of Representatives on February 24, 1863, December 19, 1862, and January 1863. His speeches vary in topic including the Conscription Act, attaining and securing peace, and arming negroes. Also includes a letter from Salmon P. Chase dated April 9, 1863.

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1864

Robinson, Lucius, fl. 1863-1864

Pamphlet

Title: The State and National Banks: the Question of Taxation Etc.

Printed by Weed, Parsons, and Co. Includes correspondence between Honorable Lucius Robinson, Comptroller of the State of New York and Thomas W. Olcott (president of Mechanics' and Farmers' Bank), H.H. Martin (cashier of the Albany City Bank), Rufus H. King (president of New York State Bank), and E. Wickes (cashier of Commercial Bank).

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1864

De Gasparin, Agénor, comte, 1810-1871

Pamphlet

Title: Reply . . . to the Loyal National League of New York

Printed by William C. Bryant & Co., Printers. A reply to an address by the Loyal National League, compiled by various authors; Agenor de Gasparin, Edourd Laboulaye, Henri Martin, and Augustin Cochin. The response is translated by John Austin Stevens, Jr. Also includes the original address authored by the Loyal National League and proceedings of the League, dated December 15, 1863. The writings concern French and European feelings towards the Civil war.

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