Mexican War and Union commander (1786–1866) nicknamed ‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ for his love of military pageantry. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, October 17, 1846. Scott responds to W. L. Morris. In full: “I have not a scrap of writing in the hand of the late Com. Rogers. His son, a Lieutenant of the Navy, is about, so I might obtain an autograph from him.” Light wrinkling, a few spots of soiling and toning, and an old two-line catalog description affixed at the bottom of the page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
