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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00911.69 |
| From Archive Folder | Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 |
| Title | Orders No. 14 |
| Date | 25 February 1848 |
| Author | Butler, William Orlando (1791-1880) |
| Additional authors | Thomas, Lorenzo (1804-1875) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Signed by L. Thomas. Proceedings of Captain Samuel H. Montgomery's court martial on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and violation of orders. Montgomery had written two articles for the "Pennsylvania Argus" chastising General Scott's armistice with Santa Anna and criticizing the command of the 2d Pennsylvania Regiment. He is dismissed from the service of the United States. |
| Subjects | Journalism Treaty Diplomacy Mexican War Latin and South America Global History and Civics Military History Military Law |
| People | Butler, William Orlando (1791-1880) Thomas, Lorenzo (1804-1875) |
| 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 |