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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
7 May [1817]
Hill, Hugh (fl. 1780-1817)
[To all whom it may concern]
Somewhat illegible. Relates to the privateer ship the Pilgrim. Year is illegible but possibly 1817. Hill was the captain of the Pilgrim. Part of a collection of receipts from the Lovett family. John Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and...
GLC01450.006.20
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
19 November 1847
General orders: No. 353
Order requesting semi-monthly field reports and returns from the senior surgeon and brigade commanders to the Adjutant General.
GLC00911.33
20 November 1847
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
12 December 1847
General orders: No. 370
Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 370, [Procee]dings of a [Milit]ary Commission." Proceedings of three trials before a military commission on charges of robbery.
GLC00911.43
13 December 1847
General orders: No. 371
Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 371, [Proce]edings of a [Milit]ary Commission." Proceedings of four trials before a military commission on charges of riotous conduct and attempted murder. Two of the defendants are...
GLC00911.44
General orders: No. 372
Signed by H.L. Scott. Announcement of increased security and patrols to search for, and protect against, guerillas and rancheros.
GLC00911.45
18 December 1847
General orders: No. 378
Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "No. 378." Proceedings of six trials before a military commission on charges of theft, smuggling alcohol into a barracks, burglary and robbery, and pickpocketing. Major H. Bainbridge presiding.
GLC00911.46
23 December 1847
General orders: No. 382
Signed by H.L. Scott. Order consolidating existing Infantry and Artillery companies in order to equalize their numbers.
GLC00911.47
26 December 1847
General orders: No. 390
Signed by H.L. Scott. Ordering troops in Mexico City, San Angel, and Tacubaya to be mustered and inspected.
GLC00911.48
29 December 1847
General orders: No. 393
Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from sixteen court martials on charges of insubordination, neglect of duty, absence without leave, sleeping on duty, unsoldierlike conduct, and desertion.
GLC00911.49
3 January 1848
General orders: No. 3
Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from six trials before a military commission on charges of murder, theft, and purchasing arms from an American soldier (Mexican citizen). Major H. Bainbridge presiding
GLC00911.50
5 January 1848
General orders: No. 8
Signed by H.L. Scott. Prevention of fraud in paying duties on precious metals includes better record- keeping and soldier escorts.
GLC00911.51
7 January 1848
General orders: No. 11
Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from eighteen court martials on charges of mutinous conduct, desertion, neglect of duty, and drunkenness on duty. Major F. Lee presiding.
GLC00911.52
10 January 1848
General orders: No. 13
Signed by H.L. Scott. Announces a train of wagons departing Mexico City for Vera Cruz.
GLC00911.53
11 January 1848
General orders: No. 14
Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists the sick and wounded soldiers that are returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service. Printed on blue paper.
GLC00911.54
General orders: No. 15
Signed by H.L. Scott. Announces the appointment of Major J.L. Gardner to superintendent of assessments levied for the support of the Army. Printed on blue paper.
GLC00911.55
15 January 1848
General orders: No. 18
Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from thirteen court martials for charges of drunkenness on guard, absence without permission, violations of various articles of war, mutinous conduct, and unsoldierlike conduct. Lieutenant Colonel Peter W.L...
GLC00911.56
17 January 1848
General orders: No. 20
Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "Genl. Orders, No. 20." Letter from Secretary of War W.L. Marcy to the General-in-Chief of Mexico expressing the President's pride in the American's efforts in that country.
GLC00911.57
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