GENERAL ORDERS
WAR DEPARTMENT,
ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE,
Washington, July 5, 1841.
Brevet Major-General Winfield Scott having been appointed by the President, by and with the consent and advice of the Senate, the Major-General of the Army of the United States, he is directed to assume the command and enter upon his duties accordingly.
By command of the President of the United States:
R. JONES,
Adjutant-General.
