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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02494.09 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1838 |
| Title | Winfield Scott to James W. Abert about increasing the corps of topographical engineers |
| Date | 20 April 1838 |
| Author | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) |
| Recipient | Abert, James W. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Memorandum regarding increasing the Corps of Topographical Engineers written to Colonel Abert as Secretary of War Joel Poinsett is in poor health. Also includes an introduction and recommendation for Charles Dimmock, a retired soldier looking to re-enlist. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Military History Health and Medical Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Abert, James William (1820-1897) Dimmock, Charles (1800-1863) Poinsett, Joel Roberts (1779-1851) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The Mexican War; Health & Medicine; Science, Technology, Invention |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |