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Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854 to Winfield Scott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02732 Author/Creator: Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1847 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the field tactics of Generals Twiggs, Quitman, and Scott. Written as major general of volunteers.

Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell), 1787-1854
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858
Twiggs, David Emanuel, 1790-1862
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Military History
Latin and South America
Mexican War
Global History and US Foreign Policy
Age of Jackson

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