Winfield Scott Medal (UA 1985.053)

Containers:
Artifacts Box 510
Scope and content:

Scope and Contents

One bronze medal, 3.5in. in diameter. It is one of five struck from the die of a gold medal presented to General Winfield Scott by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1848. The obverse shows Scott; the reverse has a column labeled "1848, Mexico," the names of various Mexican War battles, and the legend "Fecit Quod Cogitavit" ("he did what he thought"). Gift of Robert M. Hughes of Norfolk, VA. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5439023216/.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
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