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Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) General orders: No. 135

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00911.03 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Place Written: Jalapa, Mexico Type: Document Date: 4 May 1847 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Scott, H. L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886

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