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14 September 1847
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
General orders: No. 284
Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the capture and possession of Mexico City, though the war is not yet over. Printed on pale blue paper. Duplicate of GLC00911.13.
GLC06366.01
9 April 1847
[General orders no. 101 regarding the trial of a free African American man]
Isaac Kirk, referred to as "a free man of color" and "a resident and citizen of the United States," is charged with, convicted of, and sentenced to hang for the rape of Maria Antonias Gallegas, a Mexican woman. Duplicate of GLC00911.02.
GLC06366.02
11 April 1847
Al pueblo sensato de Mexico. Proclama [in Spanish]
"To the sensible town of Mexico. A Proclamation." States that Americans are not enemies of peaceful Mexicans and respect their religion. Discusses martial law and the power of the army to prosecute offenders. Also mentions that all food and...
GLC06366.03
15 July 1846
Bowman, George W., fl. 1846
General Orders: No. 5
Orders from Adjutant General George W. Bowman to the Volunteers of Pennsylvania requesting the enrollment of six regiments of infantry. Reply from Francis R. Shunk, governor of Pennsylvania, complies with orders and includes a list of companies...
GLC06366.04
16 September 1847
Scott, H.L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886
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....
GLC06366.05
15 August 1847
Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
[Rewards to deserters of the U.S. Army]
Offers the rewards of happiness, beautiful land, and friendly people to soldiers who desert from the U.S. Army. Says that the Americans have earned nothing but contempt from Mexicans and Europeans by fighting, unprovoked, in Mexico.
GLC06366.06
27 May 1846
Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858
[Printed correspondence between John A. Quitman and Mississippi's delegates to Congress]
Mississippi officers request a copy of the communication between Quitman and their state delegates consigning them to serve in the war. The officers are concerned that the patriotism and excitement of Mississippians will be overlooked when compared...
GLC06366.07
6 November 1824
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Lord Holland
Introduces Mr. Lynch who can provide information on American public affairs and dispel British misconceptions about the Marquis de Lafayette's reception in America. Lafayette's triumphant tour of the United States raised concerns in England.
GLC06684
14 March 1832
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
to William L. Marcy
Describes his resentment at the Senate's failure, for political reasons, to confirm him for a diplomatic post, and his reluctant agreement to stand for election as candidate for Jackson's Vice-President, despite his "strong aversion" to doing so and...
GLC06689
1835/03/11
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Patent for Timothy Taylor for improvement in fastening names on horse collars
Countersigned by John Forsyth. Orange seal; tied with green ribbon.
GLC06693
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