Note to Winfield Scott, Washington, from unidentified recipient, New York [manuscript], 1861 September 7.

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Note to Winfield Scott, Washington, from unidentified recipient, New York [manuscript], 1861 September 7.

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A short message, addressed to Lieut. Genl. Scott, War Department, Washington about the installation of a Bude or Drummond light along the Potomac. Correspondent only identified as "a thoughtful & anxious civilian."

1 leaf ; 15 x 21 cm.

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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...