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Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) [Orders for the arrest of Mexican soldiers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02644 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 22 September 1847 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Winfield Scott's endorsement, countersigned by Henry Lee Scott on David McTeager's letter. Refers to General John A. Quitman the matter of arresting Mexican soldiers who, disguised as civilians, have returned to the neighborhood of Jesus Maria to collect arms. The conspiracy was organized by Father MacNamara, an Irish Catholic priest.

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Scott, H. L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886
Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858

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