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Winfield Scott (1786-1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the early stages of the American Civil War and conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insistence on proper military etiquette, as well as the Grand Old Man of the Army for his many years of service. Thomas Sidney Jessup (December 16, 1788 - June 10, 1860) was a United States Army officer known as the "Father of the Modern Quartermaster Corps". His 52-year (1808-1860) military career was one of the longest in the history of the United States Army. Document signed by both "Winfield Scott" and "Th. S. Jessup" regarding a recommendation of Jessup concerning the Engineer Service which is approved by Scott. Two pages, self covering, April 3, 1843.
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