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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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American military commander and political candidate.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Order removing Cherokees to the West, 1838-05-17

 Item
Identifier: E99.C5 O73 1838
Content Description

Head Quarters, Eastern Division, Cherokee Agency, Tenn. Military Order no. 25, conveying the order of President Andrew Jackson for the removal of the Cherokees to the west according to the terms of the Treaty of 1835. Personally signed in ink by General Winfield Scott and countersigned by his chief of staff.

Dates: 1838-05-17

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