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6 March 1848
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
Orders No. 18
Signed by L. Thomas. Publication of articles from the "Military Convention for the Provisional Suspension of Hostilities."
GLC00911.71
9 March 1848
Orders No. 22
Signed by L. Thomas. Docket reads "Genl. Orders No. 22." Proceedings from four court martials on charges of behavior unbecoming an officer, neglect of duty, disobedience of orders, and insubordination.
GLC00911.72
Orders No. 23
Signed by L. Thomas. Docket reads "Genl. Orders No. 23." Proceedings from a court of inquiry of Captain Justus McKinstry regarding a contract for blankets made with C.P. Garcia, a local Mexican businessman, and subsequent contracts given solely to...
GLC00911.73
16 March 1848
Orders No. 27
Signed by L. Thomas. Proceedings from two court martials for the charge of ungentlemanly and conduct unbecoming an officer. Lieutenant Colonel Gladden presiding.
GLC00911.74
23 March 1848
Orders No. 37
Signed by L. Thomas. All court Proceedings resulting in death sentences passed by military commissions must be forwarded to the Commanding General of the Army in Mexico
GLC00911.75
24 March 1848
Orders No. 38
Signed by L. Thomas. Proceedings from the court martial of Captain Justus McKinstry for bribery and corruption regarding a contract for blankets from C.P. Garcia, a local Mexican businessman. McKinstry was acquitted of charges that he received funds...
GLC00911.76
4 April 1848
Orders No. 47
Signed by L. Thomas. "Col. Clarke, 2nd Brigade" inscribed on back. Pertains to the management and expansion of the hospital in Jalapa, Mexico.
GLC00911.77
11 April 1848
Orders No. 59
Signed by L. Thomas. Proceedings from the court martial of Lieutenant Thomas H. Bussey for disobedience of orders, absence without leave, and conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Lieutenant Colonel T. Staniford presiding.
GLC00911.78
17 April 1848
Orders No. 65
Signed by L. Thomas. Docket reads "No. 65." Praise from the people of Kentucky to Major General Winfield Scott for his achievements in Mexico. Resolutions credited to Speaker of the House James F. Buckner, Speaker of the Senate Archibald Dixon...
GLC00911.79
20 April 1848
Orders No. 69
Signed by L. Thomas. Docket reads "No. 69." Discusses the importance of monthly reports from commanders and calls their attention to the Rules and Articles of War and to Army Regulations.
GLC00911.80
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