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Auction: 321 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale and Stocks and Bonds of the Americas
Lot: 814

Scott, Winfield. US Army general - "Old Fuss and Feathers", served on active duty as a general longer than any other man in American history - over his 47-year career, he commanded forces in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Blackhawk War, the Second Seminole War and briefly in the Civil War; Scot conceived the "Anaconda Plan" which would defeat the Confederacy; in 1852, he was the unsuccessful Whig candidate for the presidency. Letter Signed "Winfield Scott Lieut, Genl." Free Frank Cover addressed to "J.D. Stevenson, Esquire…Washington, D.C." Indistinct postmark above signature. Fine. Accompanied by old engraving of Scott.

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