SCOTT, HUGH LENOX

(1853), an American soldier, 6. in Danville, Ky. He graduated from the West Point Military Academy, in 1876, then rose through the various grades until he reached the rank of major-general, in 1915. He saw a great deal of active service in the Western Indian campaigns during the seventies. After the Spanish American War he was adjutant-general, first of the Department of Havana, then of the Department of Cuba, and as acting-governor he handed the administration of the Island over to the native government in 1902. After that he was Governor of the Sulu Archipelago for several years, and as such put an end to slavery there. During 1906-10 he was superintendent of the West Point Academy, and in 1914 became chief-of staff.