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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01581 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1819 |
| Title | Letter by Winfield Scott about his public quarrel with Andrew Jackson |
| Date | 7 February 1819 |
| Author | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Regarding his public quarrel with General Andrew Jackson. Feels that Jackson is trying to make him look bad in any way possible, but is not too concerned. Addressed to "Major," from whom he had received correspondence. Surname of recipient may be "Mercer," as Scott mentions that he looks forward to seeing the recipient and Mrs. Mercer. |
| Subjects | President Military History |
| People | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Winfield Scott was made General-in-Chief of the army in 1841, was the hero of the Mexican war, and an unsuccessful presidential candidate in 1852. Earlier in life he had been a lieutenant colonel in the War of 1812. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |