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to William Hoffman

February 16, 1865

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Scott writes to Hoffman thanking him for his help. Scott also remarks of Lincoln's help that "[n]othing could have been more delicate & kind."

GLC01889.04

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Engraving

Engraving of Winfield Scott

circa 1865

One engraving of Winfield Scott dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Scott.

GLC08878.0562

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Letter signed

to Benjamin Franklin Butler

26 April 1861

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

United States General-In-Chief Scott relates orders received from President Abraham Lincoln to General Butler, Brigadier General of Militia, regarding the Legislature of Maryland scheduled to assemble at Annapolis. Hoping to prevent further uprising...

GLC05996

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Header Record

Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 [Decimalized .001- .085]

February 18, 1847 - May 23, 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Disbound orderly book containing printed orders issued by Major General Winfield Scott and General William Orlando Butler during the Mexican War. Orders are signed by their aides, Henry Lee Scott and Lorenzo Thomas, respectively.

GLC00911

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Document signed

General orders: [Nos. 19 and 20]

February 18, 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Co-signed by Winfield Scott and H.L. Scott. Order No. 19: "The senior field officer of Artillery, Colonel J. Bankhead, 2d Artillery, will enter upon the duties of chief of Artillery as soon as there shall be occasion for planting heavy batteries."...

GLC00911.01

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Document

General orders: No. 101

9 April 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

A free black man, Isaac Kirk, referred to as a resident and citizen of the United States, is charged, convicted of, and sentenced to death for rape.

GLC00911.02

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Document

General orders: No. 135

4 May 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Signed by H.L. Scott. Order allowing the timely discharge of loyal volunteers as opposed to sending them further into Mexico, thus lengthening their tour of duty.

GLC00911.03

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Document

General orders: No. 190

26 June 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Signed by H.L. Scott. Republication of General Orders, No. 20, declaring Martial Law. Discusses the code of conduct for military personnel.

GLC00911.04

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Document

General orders: No. 192

28 June 1847