to Winfield Scott

Jesup, Thomas S., 1788-1860 to Winfield Scott

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GLC#
GLC02640
Type
Letters
Date
1836/06/18
Author/Creator
Jesup, Thomas S., 1788-1860
Title
to Winfield Scott
Place Written
Fort Mitchell, Florida
Pagination
3 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

General Jesup writes to General Scott to defend his military actions in Florida during the second Seminole War, which violated Scott's planned campaign. Written in a disrespectful tone, he remarks that "I am not a boy to be lectured by you." Indicates that he will appeal to President Jackson. This was the beginning of a feud that ultimately led to Jesup's dismissal.

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