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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06366.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Mexican War printed orders |
| Title | Al pueblo sensato de Mexico. Proclama [in Spanish] |
| Date | 11 April 1847 |
| Author | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | "To the sensible town of Mexico. A Proclamation." States that Americans are not enemies of peaceful Mexicans and 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, as opposed to how guerillas have ransacked villages and stolen property. Adds that vendors will have the protection of the U.S. Army. Duplicate of GLC04070. |
| Subjects | Mexican War Military History Latin and South America Foreign Affairs Global History and Civics Military Law Habeas Corpus Religion Military Provisions Guerrilla Warfare |
| People | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Place written | Vera Cruz, Mexico |
| Theme | The Mexican War; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |