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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 to William H. Crawford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.719.05 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 July 1816 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 24.7 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Army Major General Scott requests that Secretary of War William Crawford promote soldier John Wynkoop to position of lieutenant.

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834

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