Richard Bedon Screven papers, 1836-1867.

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Richard Bedon Screven papers, 1836-1867.

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This collection consists primarily of letters written by Richard Bedon Screven to his wife, Louise Pintard Davidson, during his tour of duty in the Mexican-American War. They include many observations on the people, customs, and climate of Mexico. There are also a number of references to U.S. Army officers such as Gen. Winfield Scott and Gen. Zachary Taylor. There are a few letters to Capt. And Mrs. R.B. Screven from army friends. In the collection are three manuscript maps: "Hasty Sketch of Dry Dortugas Keys...," 1830; map of the region of some of the engagements in Mexico; "Map of a reconnaissance of the road from Camargo to Serralvo made by Capt. Duncan, 2nd Artillery;" engraved map: "Monterey and Its Approaches," drawn by Lt. Benjamin; engr. Especially for the N.O. Picayune; and a copy of General Orders No. 72, March 28, 1847 for the occupation of Vera Cruz by American forces (missing as of Feb. 23, 1978). There are also clippings and pages from various newspapers, mostly of New Orleans, with maps and stories, covering various engagements in the war. One clipping is General Order 14, March 18, 1849, regarding promotions, etc., in which Screven is listed as Lt. Colonel by brevet for Molino del Rey. The 1865-1867 letters are to Mrs. Screven and concern her pension for Col. Screven's services.

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Screven, Richard Bedon, 1808-1851.

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Richard Bedon Screven (1808-1851) graduated from the West Point Military Academy in 1828 and joined the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Infantry. He served in various other infantry regiments in Florida, the Cherokee Nation, and Canada. During the Mexican-American War, Screven was promoted to Colonel. During his service in the Cherokee Nation he was selected to take charge of the removal of the Cherokee Indians to the Territories. After the war with Mexico he was in the recruiting se...

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), the twelfth president of the United States. In 1841, he was appointed to the command of the Sourthern Division of the United States. In the spring of 1845, Taylor appointed to command the Army of Occupation stationed in Corpus Christi. In May 1846, Taylor led his army into north Mexico. Following the battle of Monterey, Taylor was ordered to join General Winfield Scott at the siege of Veracruz. Taylor's victory at at the Battle of Buena Vista made him a national hero....