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20 November 1847
Scott, Winfield (1786-1866)
General orders: No. 355
Signed by H.L. Scott. Trials of four Mexicans before a Military Commission for theft and riotous conduct toward Americans.
GLC00911.34
circa 1816.
Yeager, Joseph (ca. 1792-1859)
Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham
Hand colored engraving shows the battle from the British lines. With black and white bust of Andrew Jackson surrounded by flags in the center of the title. This copy is the first state of this print, showing the officer standing to the right of...
GLC03529
28 November 1846
Semmes, Raphael (1809-1877)
to David Conner
Reports that the Mexican brig Creole had been boarded and burned by men under his command during a blockade of Vera Cruz. The destruction of the Creole has obliterated Vera Cruz's commerce, as she was the city's only ship. Written as lieutenant...
GLC02647
September 4, 1846
Thomas, Lorenzo (1804-1875)
to John Anthony Quitman
Written from camp near Camargo. Thomas transmits orders prohibiting the discharge of firearms near camp and restricting non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates from leaving camp, among other details. One bust engraving of Thomas included...
GLC02456.30
24 November 1847
General orders: No. 357
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...
GLC00911.36
9 March 1848
Butler, William Orlando (1791-1880)
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
22 February 1844
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to Benjamin F. Butler
Thanks Butler, who in 1815 defended Jackson's actions at New Orleans. Says that no matter how the Senate rules he knows the measures he took were necessary and that "I acted in the defence of New Orleans with the purest principles of a patriot."...
GLC05271
5 January 1848
General orders: No. 8
Signed by H.L. Scott. Prevention of fraud in paying duties on precious metals includes better record- keeping and soldier escorts.
GLC00911.51
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