# Winfield Scott — Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant character guide

> Winfield Scott in Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Scott, General Scott

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as General Taylor's Adjutant-General, Captain Bliss, is referenced.

### [The Battle of Monterey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/viii)

Not mentioned in this chapter.

### [Political Intrigue—Buena Vista—Movement Against Vera Cruz—Siege and Capture of Vera Cruz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/ix)

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/x)

Commanding general of the U.S. forces, praised for his strategic planning and leadership.

### [Chapter XI: The Battles for Mexico City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/xi)

Commanding general of the U.S. forces; directed the campaign and armistice negotiations.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/xv)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in connection with the Soldiers' Home and the Mexican-American War.

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