90. MANSFIELD LOVELL (1822-1884) Confederate major general who was forced to cede New Orleans to superior Union forces. Later served at Corinth. Fine content A.D.S., 2pp. 4to., "Head Quarters Army of Occupation, Camp Near Monterey", Dec. 12, 1846, being orders written on behalf of general Zachary Taylor while serving as aide-de-camp. The document sets forth regulations for the occupying forces in Mexico in light of alleged depredations committed by soldiers against the property of Mexican citizens in the wake of the Battle of Monterey, directed to Lt. Col. Jason Rogers, Commander of the 1^st Kentucky Volunteers. He writes in part: "...Grave complaints have come to the Commanding Generals touching depredations alleged to have been committed near Marin and Ramos by troops and armed parties passing on the road. The General is therefore under the necessity of calling the attention of all officers commanding escorts, and of all discharged men or others, who may travel armed between this point and Carmargo, to the great importance of respecting the rights of all Mexican Citizens. The good faith of the Country and of the Army has been pledged to this course, and it is the interest of all to see that the reputation of neither be disgraced by scenes of plunder and marauding. The troops are well supplied with the subsistence and forage allowed by law, and nothing can justify the wanton destruction of private property..." A few small marginal tears and light folds, otherwise very good condition. $600-800