Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Mexican War commander, presidential candidate (1852), and General in Chief of the U.S. Army (he resigned Nov. 1, 1861); known as "Old Fuss and Feathers."
Autograph letter signed in the third person, 1½pp, 7 x 4½", New York, Mar. 3, 1860. "
Lieut. General Scott has had the honour to receive the invitation of the Hibernian Society of Philadelphia…but that he has long made it a rule to decline all public entertainments, he should be happy to meet the association association presided over by an old friend & gallant brother soldier who, like his countryman, never turned the back upon an enemy or a friend." Scott refers to General Robert Patterson (1792-1881) who was president of the society at the time; Patterson fought in the Mexican American War and the Civil War. Nice content. Accompanied by a Buttré engraving of Scott.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
U.S. Civil War
