Winfield Scott papers, 1826-1860

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...

Wilson, H.

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The articles are, Le Belle River, The Ohio River, The Monongahela River and Old blast furnaces in western Pennsylvania. From the description of Helen Wilson collection 1975-1980 [manuscript] (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 317631678 ...

Poinsett, J.R.

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Nourse, Charles Josephus, 1786-1851

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Charles J. Nourse was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who was the Assistant Adjutant General from 1814-1821 and the acting Adjutant General from 1822-1827. From the description of Charles J. Nourse papers, 1758-1831, undated bulk 1819-1831. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 49214590 ...