The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00911.31 |
| From Archive Folder | Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 |
| Title | General orders: No. 340 |
| Date | 6 November 1847 |
| Author | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Additional authors | Scott, H. L. (Henry Lee) (1814-1886) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Signed by H. L. Scott. Proceedings of court martials on charges of unsoldierlike conduct, drunkenness, sleeping on post, desertion, mutiny, and violation of the 50th Article of War, which carries a sentence of death. Note on back reads "Gen. Order, 340, Nov. 6th 47, Proceedings of a GCM, Rec Nov. 11th 47." Brevet Brigadier General P.F. Smith presiding. |
| Subjects | Military History Military Law Mexican War Latin and South America Global History and Civics Desertion Alcohol Mutiny Death Penalty |
| People | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Scott, H. L. (Henry Lee) (1814-1886) Smith, Persifor Frazer (1798-1858) |
| Place written | Mexico |
| Theme | The Mexican War; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |