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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 to John Letcher re: transmitting Scott's policy paper, with Scott AES to Letcher

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06777.01 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 1860/10/30 Pagination: 2 p. 20.2 x 12.7 cm Order a Copy

The policy paper (.02) was prepared for President Buchanan and Sec. of War John Floyd. Scott has endorsed page 4, to Letcher, with date 31 October 1860.

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