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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
26 June 1847
Scott, Winfield (1786-1866)
General orders: No. 190
Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel.
GLC00911.04
5 August 1847
General orders: No. 246
Signed by H.L. Scott. Order for marches, naming Brevet Colonel Childs military and civil governor of Puebla, Mexico. Includes prerequisites for marchers and harsh punishments for those who fail to complete the drills.
GLC00911.07
6 August 1847
General orders: No. 249
Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "Aug. 6. 1847 Col. Riley case." Proceedings from a court of inquiry regarding Colonel Bennett Riley's command of the 2nd Infantry and 4th Artillery in blockading a road leading to Jalapa, Mexico, in order to cut...
GLC00911.08
24 August 1847
General orders: No. 262
Scott and Santa Anna enter into an armistice allowing the Mexican government to receive peace propositions from an American commissioner. The five acts included herein outline the stipulations of the armistice.
GLC00911.09
14 September 1847
General orders: No. 284
Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the capture and possession of Mexico City, though the war is not yet over.
GLC00911.13
16 September 1847
General orders: No. 286
Signed by H. L. Scott. Thanks the army for a job well done in fighting its way through Contreras, San Antonio, Churubusco, Molino del Rey, Chapultepec, San Cosme and Tacubaya to Mexico City. Imprinted seal partially visible in bottom right corner.
GLC00911.14
17 September 1847
General orders: No. 287
Signed by H. L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel. Written from the National Palace of Mexico.
GLC00911.15
19 September 1847
General orders: No. 290
Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Orders, No. 290, [Sept.] 19-1847, [Establis]hing Gen. HQ [illegible] hours" and "Clarke, 6 nif." Establishes location of the Adjutant General's office. Imprint in upper left corner reads "Bet...
GLC00911.16
General orders: No. 291
Signed by H. L. Scott. Proceedings of a trial finding Henrique Garcia, Mexican Chief of Battalion, not guilty of bearing arms and threatening American soldiers in Mexico City, a violation of the laws of war. Brevet Brigadier General Smith...
GLC00911.17
20 September 1847
General orders: No. 293
Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "General Orders, No. 293, Sept. 20th 1847, Sergeant and Corporals who distinguis [sic] themselves in action. Commanders to make report on the subject." Republishes section 17 of an act of Congress (3 March 1847)...
GLC00911.18
22 September 1847
General orders: No. 296
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.
GLC00911.20
24 September 1847
General orders: No. 297
Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "General Order, No. 297, Sept. 24th 1847, Deference to be paid to Religious ceremonies. Distribution of knives to thieves and murderers. Measures taken to secure the Leaders." Prohibits the interruption of...
GLC00911.21
General orders: No. 298
Signed by H. L. Scott. Daily officer details established to ensure order and discipline during the occupation of Mexico City.
GLC00911.22
1 October 1847
General orders: No. 305
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.
GLC00911.23
16 October 1847
General orders: No. 316
Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the resumption of tactical exercises and the distribution of blankets and shoes. Originally numbered as 216, H.L. Scott transcribed the 2 into a 3.
GLC00911.24
22 October 1847
General orders: No. 318
Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces a postal train departure, furlough cancellations, and the anticipated cargo in the returning train.
GLC00911.25
23 October 1847
General orders: No. 322
Signed by H. L. Scott. Allows sick and wounded soldiers the option of returning home. Orders eligible returning soldiers to register for recruitment service once home. Originally numbered as 319. Struck and replaced with 322 by H.L. Scott.
GLC00911.26
26 October 1847
General orders: No. 325
Signed by H. L. Scott. Brevet Brigadier General P.F. Smith announced as new civil and military governor of Mexico City, Surgeon R.S. Satterlee as the new Medical Director of the Army.
GLC00911.27
28 October 1847
General orders: No. 327
Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "Genl. Orders, No. 327, Oct. 28. 47. Proceedings of GCM in case of Maj. Bonneville." Proceedings of Major B.L.E. Bonneville's court martial on the charge of misbehaving before the enemy. Brevet Brigadier...
GLC00911.28
30 October 1847
General orders: No. 329
Signed by H. L. Scott. Docket reads "Genl. Orders, No. 329, [struck: Nov] Oct. 30. 47. Proceedings of Court of Inquiry in case of Maj. Gen. Pillow." Proceedings of Major General G.J. Pillow's court of inquiry regarding the removal of two howitzers...
GLC00911.29
1 November 1847
General orders: No. 331
Signed by H. L. Scott. Proceedings of two court martials on charges of insubordination, misbehaving before the enemy, and drunkenness on duty. Note on back reads "Capt. Hoffman, comd 6th Infy."
GLC00911.30
6 November 1847
General orders: No. 340
Signed by H. L. Scott. Proceedings of court martials on charges of unsoldierlike conduct, drunkenness, sleeping on post, desertion, mutiny, and violation of the 50th Article of War, which carries a sentence of death. Note on back reads "Gen. Order...
GLC00911.31
12 November 1847
General orders: No. 345
Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[Gene]ral Orders No. 345, [illegible] of 1st Lt. Devlin of the [illegible] Marine Corps." and "...Clarke...Brigade." Proceedings of the court martial of John S. Devlin on charges of drunkenness on duty...
GLC00911.32
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