New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-28
A "Reminiscences of the War of 1912.

Gen. Scott, in his recent visit TO Buffalo re-
serred TO his first knowledge Of that now hourishng
citv then however smoking ruin. He was there he
ssd dsciplining the recruits OF the American
s,rv preparatory to the conflicts which awaited them
18th the veterans Of England the other side OF the
Nisgarn-conficts in which troops won glory and
renoyn for themselves and their country.
We are enabled, by the attention Of w. H. Winder,
Fac con Of the late Gen. Winder 10 show with what
devotion and enthusiasm General Scott gave himself to
the great work in hand.
Gen. winder, gallant officer. had been overborne
and made prisoner by superior force Having been
exchanged Gen Scott Immediately wrote him letter,
of which the following is copy.
How ncby the gallant regiments spoken Of in this
letter indicated the antcipaiions Of their General
RUINS OF BUFFALO, May G. 1914
Ny DYAR GENERAL Permit with heartfelt glad
congratulate You your happy return 10 your
family, the army and your country Lieutenant smith
has brought the pleasing inelhgence-nothng can be
more aus pcious-the return, the exchange-the open
ing of the campaign. Write me, my dear General, to
inform how these happy changes have been brought
about and shell not have the happiness Of seeing you
room on the frontier ] know your prediction for
this theatre from what pesfed between us at Al
bany in the past winter | have n handsome little
army M Gen. Brown has been absent In the direction
of the harbor since the 2lst past Of about 700 total
10 wit the 9th llth 2lst and 25h regiments and two
componie I'd artillery. Brig. Gen Ripley, whoreceived
cruits are not forwarded he will be without brigade
am most partial to these regiments The men are
healthy sobcr cheerful, and docile The fed-oicers
highly respectable and many of the patoonocers
decent and emulous Of improvement. IT, of such mate
rsls do not make the best army now in service by the
1st Of June, | will agree to be dismissed from the
service.
Our friend Capt Towson, is with me. With the
manly tears Of joy he heard Of your return But few
dave since he learned from my aid Lieut. Worth that
report Lad prevailed in Baltimore, said 70 have been
derived from Capt T. somewhat to this effect That he,
Cspt T very much censured your conduct at Stoney
Point Greek D &c. &c. TOwson is most indignant ut
the foul aperson of himself for he considers the re-
port md holds you in the highest esteem and respect
ss he las uniformly expressed himself with oil the
energy of his honorable and heightened sensiblity
aleo ASSERT that not in the army at ort George
last GUNNER ever expressed within my hearing or with
in nv knowledge whisper 10 your prejudice ms Is
said not your account for you do not stand IN need
of INV support, but account OF my friend 10wson,
lest you should imagine he is less than what he pro
fessea.
write you my denr General in haste, on the first
flush OF oy and am, with esteem, ever yours,
(Signed0 w. Scorr.
Tellmc how you left my friend Roach, Vandeventer,
Machcsney &c calculate certainly having the hap
pines Of receiving a letter from you. VS.
Brig Gen. w. VI. WINDER.