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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 General orders: No. 45

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00911.62 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: Mexico Type: Document Date: 4 February 1848 Pagination: 2 items : 3 p. ; 20.5 x 14.6 cm. or smaller Order a Copy

Two copies of General Orders No. 45. Proceedings from a court of inquiry of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Miles regarding a precautionary measure taken during a march to the interior of Mexico.

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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