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Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) General orders: No. 190

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00911.04 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Place Written: Puebla, Mexico Type: Document Date: 26 June 1847 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

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

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Scott, H. L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886

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