Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 General orders: No. 286
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00911.14 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: Mexico Type: Document Date: 16 September 1847 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy
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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