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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00911.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 |
| Title | General orders: No. 101 |
| Date | 9 April 1847 |
| Author | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Mexican War Latin and South America Military History African American History Women's History Criminals and Outlaws Law Military Law Death Penalty |
| People | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Place written | Vera Cruz, Mexico |
| Theme | The Mexican War; African Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |