Letter : Mexico, to William L. Marcy, 1848 Feb 24.

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Letter : Mexico, to William L. Marcy, 1848 Feb 24.

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Autograph manuscript copy of a letter written by Winfield Scott to William L. Marcy, Secretary of War, replying to Marcy's letters ordering him to appear before a court of inquiry in Mexico. Scott defends his actions in the Mexican War, summarizing his communications with the War Department and the course of events in his campaign. Bound in are an engraved portrait of Scott and notes of J. M. Fox, a former owner.

1 item (14 p.) ; 31 cm., bound in v., 32 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8315032

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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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...

Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857

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New York attorney and statesman; served as United States Secretary of State under President Pierce. From the description of William Learned Marcy letter, 1857 Mar. 15. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 255631874 Senator, Governor of New York, 1833-39. From the description of Letter 1834 March 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617820 Secretary of War under Polk. Secretary of State under Pierce. From the description of Autog...