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Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell) (1787-1854) to Winfield Scott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02732 Author/Creator: Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell) (1787-1854) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1847 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the field tactics of Generals Twiggs, Quitman, and Scott. Written as major general of volunteers.

Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell), 1787-1854
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858
Twiggs, David Emanuel, 1790-1862

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