Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 General orders: No. 305
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00911.23 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: Mexico Type: Document Date: 1 October 1847 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
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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