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Winfield Scott (1786-1866), who helped to negotiate a settlement between Maine and New Brunswick, Canada in the Aroostook War, was promoted to major general (then the highest rank in the United States Army) as a result of his success.
He became general-in-chief in 1841, serving until 1861.
He had a great influence on the U.S. Army and served in the War of 1812, the Blackhawk War, the Seminole Wars, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War.
About This Item
- Title: Winfield Scott, ca. 1850
- Creator: J. C. Buttre
- Creation Date: circa 1850
- Subject Date: circa 1850
- Location: Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Engraving
- Local Code: Coll. 420, Box 57/21
- Collection: John S. H. Fogg autograph collection
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Aroostook War, 1839
- Engravings
- Generals--United States
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866--Autographs
- Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866--Portraits
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