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Orders from General Scott

From The New-York Times August 2, 1861: THE GREAT REBELLION. … Important Orders Issued by General Scott. More Caution to be Observed in Searching for Arms and Making Arrests. The Rebels Desecrating Mount Vernon. … WASHINGTON, Thursday, Aug. 1. The … Continue reading

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