Madison, James (1751-1836) [Commission of Winfield Scott as Major General during the War of 1812]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04735 Author/Creator: Madison, James (1751-1836) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Printed document signed Date: 4 September 1814 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum ; 27.1 x 39.8 cm. Order a Copy
This document is a record of the commission of Winfield Scott. It is signed by Madison as president and countersigned by James Monroe as secretary of state. The promotion was a brevet "for his distinguished services in the successive Conflicts of Chippewa & Niagara, and for his uniform gallantry and good conduct as an officer." The document is partially printed. It is encased in mylar and mounted.
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