Jesup, Thomas S., 1788-1860 to Winfield Scott
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02640 Author/Creator: Jesup, Thomas S., 1788-1860 Place Written: Fort Mitchell, Florida Type: Letter signed Date: 1836/06/18 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
General Jesup writes to General Scott to defend his military actions in Florida during the second Seminole War, which violated Scott's planned campaign. Written in a disrespectful tone, he remarks that "I am not a boy to be lectured by you." Indicates that he will appeal to President Jackson. This was the beginning of a feud that ultimately led to Jesup's dismissal.
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