Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 [Decimalized .001- .085]

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Disbound orderly book containing printed orders issued by Major General Winfield Scott and General William Orlando Butler during the Mexican War. Orders are signed by their aides, Henry Lee Scott and Lorenzo Thomas, respectively.

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GLC00911
Type
Header Record
Date
February 18, 1847 - May 23, 1848
Author/Creator
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Title
Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 [Decimalized .001- .085]
Place Written
Mexico
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85 items
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Scott, H. L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875
Mexican War
Military History
Orderly Book
Latin and South America
Global History and US Foreign Policy

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General orders: [Nos. 19 and 20]

February 18, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Co-signed by Winfield Scott and H.L. Scott. Order No. 19: "The senior field officer of Artillery, Colonel J. Bankhead, 2d Artillery, will enter upon the duties of chief of Artillery as soon as there shall be occasion for planting heavy batteries."...

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General orders: No. 101

9 April 1847

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A free black man, Isaac Kirk, referred to as a resident and citizen of the United States, is charged, convicted of, and sentenced to death for rape.

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General orders: No. 135

4 May 1847

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Signed by H.L. Scott. Order allowing the timely discharge of loyal volunteers as opposed to sending them further into Mexico, thus lengthening their tour of duty.

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General orders: No. 190

26 June 1847

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Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel.

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General orders: No. 192

28 June 1847

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Signed by H.L. Scott. Summary of 32 courts martial.

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General orders: No. 211

12 July 1847

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Signed by H.L. Scott. Orders preparing troops for battle, including exercises, uniform, arms, appointments, and reviews.

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General orders: No. 246

5 August 1847

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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.

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General orders: No. 249

6 August 1847

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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...

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General orders: No. 262

24 August 1847

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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.

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General orders: No. 281

8 September 1847

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Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "General Orders, No. 281, Sept. 8th 1847, Proceedings of GCM." Colonel Bennett Riley, presiding, tries 29 privates for desertion in a general court martial and, finding them guilty, sentences them to be...

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General orders: No. 282

10 September 1847

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Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[Gener]al Orders, No. 282, [Sept.] 9th 1847, [Proceedings] of GCM, [illegible]." Announcement that the four convicted deserters herein mentioned will be hung tomorrow, as they were in transport when...

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General orders: No. 283

10 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 283, Sept. 10-1847, [Procee]dings of a GCM, Cases of Desertion" and "Maj. Bonneville, Comd of 6th Infy." Brevet Colonel Garland, presiding, tries 36 privates for desertion in a...

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General orders: No. 284

14 September 1847

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Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the capture and possession of Mexico City, though the war is not yet over.

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General orders: No. 286

16 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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.

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General orders: No. 287

17 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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.

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General orders: No. 290

19 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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...

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General orders: No. 291

19 September 1847

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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...

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General orders: No. 293

20 September 1847

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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)...

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General orders: No. 294

21 September 1847

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Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Orders, [No.] 294, [Sept.] 21-1847, [Procee]dings of GCM." Summary of court martials of six soldiers, all found guilty of mutinous conduct and drunkenness on guard, and all sentenced to death.

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General orders: No. 296

22 September 1847

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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.

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