United States. Army. Eastern Department.

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Eastern and Western territorial divisions were created by the bill of Congress of Mar. 2, 1821. The departments were headed by two brigadier generals who alternated in two-year tours of duty. The Eastern Deparment was headed by Winfield Scott in 1821-1823 and 1825-1827, and by Edmund P. Gaines in 1823-1825 and 1827-1829.

From the description of Orderly book of the Eastern Department of the United States Army, 1821 June 1 - 1828 July 30. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122444047

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