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Letter To The Secretary Of War

Letter To The Secretary Of War

Winfield Scott

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104779009
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''Letter to the Secretary of War: or Review of the Controversy on a Question of Rank between Generals Scott and Gaines'' is a historical document written in 1827 by General Winfield Scott. The book is a detailed account of a dispute between two American generals, Winfield Scott and Edmund Gaines, over their respective ranks in the military. Scott’s letter to the Secretary of War provides a thorough analysis of the situation, including the history of the dispute, the legal and military precedents that apply, and his own personal views on the matter. The book offers a unique insight into the politics and power struggles of the early American military, as well as the character and leadership qualities of two of its most prominent figures. Overall, ''Letter to the Secretary of War'' is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a critical moment in American military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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