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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 to James W. Abert

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02494.09 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1838 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Memorandum regarding increasing the Corps of Topographical Engineers written to Colonel Abert as Secretary of War Joel Poinsett is in poor health. Also includes an introduction and recommendation for Charles Dimmock, a retired soldier looking to re-enlist.

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Abert, James William, 1820-1897
Dimmock, Charles, 1800-1863
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Government and Civics
Military History
Health and Medical
Letter of Introduction or Recommendation
Age of Jackson

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