To prevent the fraudulent shipment of bullion to the Mexican or to other foreign governments Scott had it sent to the nearest assay office administrated through a system of permits from the local American commanders .
During the occupation of northern Mexico there were various mining operations in place .
To prevent the fraudulent shipment of bullion to the Mexico or to other foreign governments Scott had it sent to the nearest assay office administrated through a system of permits from the local American commanders .
During the occupation of northern Mexico there were various mining operations in place .