Henry Lee Scott | |
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| Born | October 3, 1814 New Bern, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 1886 (aged 71) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Buried | New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States Union (American Civil War) |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1833–1862 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch |
| Commands | Inspector General of the United States Army Union Army Forces of New York City |
| Wars | |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
| Spouse(s) |
Cornelia Scott (m. 1849–1885) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relations | Winfield Scott (father-in-law) |
Henry L. Scott (October 3, 1814 – January 6, 1886) was a career officer in the United States Army. An 1833 graduate of the United States Military Academy, he was the longtime aide-de-camp to his father-in-law, General Winfield Scott. He served in the Second Seminole War, Mexican–American War, and American Civil War and resigned effective October 31, 1862. After retiring, Scott resided in New York City and authored 1863's Military Dictionary.