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January 1862
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
to unknown
re: mess duty, release of Confederate comissioners James Mason and John Slidell; capture of 100 hogs. Top portion missing.
GLC02179.01.019
26 April 1841
Tyler, John (1790-1862)
to Joshua Spencer
Signed by Tyler as President and Daniel Webster as Secretary of State. Tyler offers information concerning Canadian Alexander McLeod to Spencer, United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York. States that Henry Fox, Minister...
GLC01512.01
20 November 1847
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
General orders: No. 355
Signed by H.L. Scott. Trials of four Mexicans before a Military Commission for theft and riotous conduct toward Americans.
GLC00911.34
General orders: No. 356
Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "Orders No. 356." Trials of four American soldiers before a military commission on charges of robbery, manslaughter, and theft.
GLC00911.35
24 November 1847
General orders: No. 357
Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of Orders Nos. 318 and 322: allowing sick and wounded soldiers the option of returning home. Orders eligible returning soldiers to register for recruitment service once home. Announces a train departure and...
GLC00911.36
25 November 1847
General orders: No. 358
Signed by H.L. Scott. Announcement that the army will begin to raise money for the occupation of Mexico. Beginning in December, soldiers and officers are to demand necessary quarters from the civil authorities of the places occupied by the troops.
GLC00911.37
1 December 1847
General orders: No. 359
Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings of two court martials on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and abusive conduct against a Marine. Brevet Colonel Bennett Riley presiding.
GLC00911.38
26 November 1847
General orders: No. 360
Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "General Orders, No. 360." Proceedings of six trials before the military commission on charges of larceny, attempt to defraud the United States, robbery, brutal conduct, and burglary. Major H. Bainbridge...
GLC00911.39
2 December 1847
General orders: No. 362
Signed by H.L. Scott. Forbids the export of silver or gold from occupied areas of Mexico. Imprint reading "Bet Field Message" in upper left corner.
GLC00911.40
6 December 1847
General orders: No. 365
Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists sick and wounded soldiers returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service.
GLC00911.41
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