Letter: to Major General Quitman /by Winfield Scott, 1847 May 31.

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Letter: to Major General Quitman /by Winfield Scott, 1847 May 31.

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The letter attempts to soothe the ruffled feelings of General Quitman who was aggrieved at not receiveing a command commensurate with his rank.

4 p.; 23 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8012969

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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