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Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) General orders: No. 357

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00911.36 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Place Written: Mexico Type: Document Date: 24 November 1847 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy

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 calls for letters and mail.

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

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