Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 to William Hoffman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01889.02 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 11, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
Scott writes to Hoffman expressing gratitude for Lincoln's approval of parole. Hoffman was Commissary General of Prisoners. Scott also thanks him and asks that a letter be forwarded to his nephew. The younger Scott came from Bellfield, VA.
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