EXECUTIVE ORDER.
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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.