3-31-1846: “Head quarters Army of Occupation . . . strictly enjoins upon his command the most scrupulous regard for the rights of all persons . . . No person under any pretence whatever, will interfere in any manner with the civil rights and religious priviliges of the people”

Z. Taylor, Brig. General, [and very soon to be President]: “Head quarters Army of Occupation . . . strictly enjoins upon his command the most scrupulous regard for the rights of all persons . . . No person under any pretence whatever, will interfere in any manner with the civil rights and religious priviliges of the people”, March 31, 1846