Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant · Character

Winfield Scott

General-in-chief of the U.S. Army at the start of the Civil War.

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Also known as Scott, General Scott

First appearance: i

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Recalled as the commanding figure who reviewed the cadets during Grant's first encampment.

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Winfield Scott first appears in 0003 i.

In II: Recalled as the commanding figure who reviewed the cadets during Grant's first encampment.

Later, in Trip to Austin—Promotion to Full Second Lieutenant—Army of Occupation: Mentioned as General Taylor's Adjutant-General, Captain Bliss, is referenced.

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II
Recalled as the commanding figure who reviewed the cadets during Grant's first encampment.
Trip to Austin—Promotion to Full Second Lieutenant—Army of Occupation
Mentioned as General Taylor's Adjutant-General, Captain Bliss, is referenced.
The Battle of Monterey
Not mentioned in this chapter.
Political Intrigue—Buena Vista—Movement Against Vera Cruz—Siege and Capture of Vera Cruz
General Scott, a Whig, was initially denied command of the Mexican campaign due to political concerns, but was later sent to lead the invasion of Vera Cruz. Grant notes his professional capacity and the administration's efforts to undermine him.
March to Jalapa—Battle of Cerro Gordo—Perote—Puebla—Scott and Taylor
Commanding general of the U.S. forces, praised for his strategic planning and leadership.
Chapter XI: The Battles for Mexico City
Commanding general of the U.S. forces; directed the campaign and armistice negotiations.
XII
Praised for his strategy and successes in the Mexican-American War; later faced political opposition and was relieved of command.
San Francisco—Early California Experiences—Life on the Pacific Coast—Promoted Captain—Flush Times in California
Not directly mentioned in this chapter.
Endnotes
Mentioned in connection with the Soldiers' Home and the Mexican-American War.

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