Item 20: Signature from General Winfield Scott, 1863
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 20
Dates
- Created: 1863
Creator
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 (Person)
Disclaimer for Name and Subject Authorities
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Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Signature
Condition Note:
Good. Little to no power.
Measurements:
4 ½ in. x 3 ¾ in.
Description:
A signature from General Winfield Scott, dated 1863. This is following Scott’s retirement as Commander General of the Continental Army. The archivist note at the bottom notes “G. McClellen,” meaning George Brinton McClellen, the following Commander General after Scott.
Transcription:
Very respectfully-
Winfield Scott
W. J. A. 1863
[archivist note Written without-shapes
G. McClellen]
Creator
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu