Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Photostat and transcript. Requests that Northern armies take precautions when moving into Virginia, not to fire on Arlington House (where are many GW relics) or on Mount Vernon. ER-514 a,b

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General Orders No. 12 and 13 were issued by General Winfield Scott from the U.S. Army Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and under the command of E.D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. The orders, which were printed in a newspaper, are related to search and seizure as well as the respect due Mount Vernon's tomb, house, groves, and walks.

Printed copy, Gen. Orders 13, ER 16, p. 96.

ER 15; p. 79

Scope and Contents General Orders no. 13 was signed by General Winfield Scott and sent from the U.S. Army Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to Mrs. Sarah C. Tracy, MVLA Secretary. He says that if U.S. troops are ever in the vicinity of Mount Vernon and decide to approach, they will do so with reverence and "leave uninjured not only the Tomb, but also the House, Groves and walks which were so loved by the best and greatest of men. By Command, E.D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General."ER 3; p. 251,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Collection of 80 photographs which belonged to Miss Sarah C. Tracy (later Mrs. Upton H. Herbert), resident secretary at Mount Vernon during the Civil War years. The pictures most of which are cartes de visite were collected by Miss Tracy; some were obviously presented to her, after the fashion of the day, and are inscribed. Besides the one of herself there are three of Mount Vernon which must date from the years of her residence. Others include Leeds Castle, the English seat of Thomas, Lord...

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A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point & concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...

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A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.

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Military pass for MVLA Secretary Sarah C. Tracy signed by General Winfield Scott. Extension of the pass written on the reverse side dated November 7, 1861.

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