Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: Winfield Scott (1786-1866) was an American Army officer engaged in many battles from the War of 1812 to the War with Mexico. The first item is a letter from Scott to Governor William Schley of Georgia dated March 6, 1836, in which he reports on the conditions of the first battalion of Georgia mounted men. He says the report is not favorable as the men generally refuse to be mustered into the service of the United States. He goes on to mention those who will be willing to serve and their names are listed at the end of the letter. The second item is a letter dated June 1, 1836, from the Headquarters of the South also written by Scott and addressed to Major General T.S.Jesup. Scott is charging Jesup with the direction of the war against the Creek Indians according to orders received by Scott. The orders outline just what constitutes a company, a battalion, a regiment, etc. Toward the end of the letter is this paragraph: "In respect to the removal of Indians who have been uniformly friendly, or who may come in or surrender themselves for emigration, you are fully acquainted with the views of the government, and I can only add - carry out those views."