Collection, 1812-1866.

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Collection, 1812-1866.

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Scrapbook of correspondence, engraved portraits, military orders, political campaign literature, and newspaper clippings concerning Scott's personal, political and military life. Chiefly correspondence, consisting of about 130 letters, between various military and political officials. Most letters, about 100, are written by Scott; many are letters of introduction or recommendation. Some letters concern the 1830s conflicts involving the Creek and Seminole peoples; others relate to the War with Mexico. Correspondents include Salmon P. Chase, John E. Wool, and Edwin Stanton. Present are brief documents signed by Presidents Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, Zachary Taylor, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson. Also included are engraved portraits of Scott and other contemporary famous figures. Each item is accompanied by a typed description, by an unknown annotator, which provides additional background information.

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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...