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Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) General orders: No. 8

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00911.51 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Place Written: Mexico Type: Document Date: 5 January 1848 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy

Signed by H.L. Scott. Prevention of fraud in paying duties on precious metals includes better record- keeping and soldier escorts.

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

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