Scott sent the dispatches to President Lincoln .
Taylor was taken to the office of U.S. Army General - in - Chief , Brevet Lieutenant General Winfield Scott in Washington when Scott learned of his mission and that McDowell was not present to receive him .
Scott sent the dispatches to President Lincoln .
Taylor was taken to the office of U.S. Army General - in - Chief , Brevet Lieutenant General Winfield Scott in Washington when Scott learned of his mission and that McDowell was not present to receive him .