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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04070 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1847 |
| Title | Al pueblo sensato de Mexico. Proclama [in Spanish] |
| Date | 11 April 1847 |
| Author | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Document Type | Broadside |
| Content Description | "To the sensible town of Mexico. A Proclamation." States that Americans are not enemies of peaceful Mexicans and that they respect their religion. Discusses martial law and the power of the army to prosecute offenders. Also mentions that all food and supplies needed by the soldiers will be paid for in full, unlike the guerillas who have ransacked villages and stolen property. Adds that vendors will have the protection of the U.S. Army. |
| Subjects | Mexican War Military History Latin and South America Religion Guerrilla Warfare Military Law Law Habeas Corpus Military Supplies Military Provisions Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Merchants and Trade Commerce |
| People | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Place written | Vera Cruz, Mexico |
| Theme | The Mexican War; Foreign Affairs; Law; Merchants & Commerce; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |