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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 General orders: No. 296

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00911.20 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: Mexico Type: Document Date: 22 September 1847 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

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.

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

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