ALS, 1861 July 16 : Astor House, New York, to Lieutenant General Winfield Scott, Head Quarters of the Army, Washington City.

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ALS, 1861 July 16 : Astor House, New York, to Lieutenant General Winfield Scott, Head Quarters of the Army, Washington City.

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JCF notifies Scott of his readiness to proceed to his command from New York, now that his family had arrived. A few days later, the Fremonts arrived in St. Louis, where he assumed command of the Department of the West.

1 p. ; 24 x 16 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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