He was very much given to sit his horse side-ways--with both feet on one side--particularly on the battlefield.
General Scott was the reverse in all these particulars.

He always wore all the uniform prescribed or allowed by law when he inspected his lines; word would be sent to all division and brigade commanders in advance, notifying them of the hour when the commanding general might be expected.

This was done so that all the army might be under arms to salute their chief as he passed.

On these occasions he wore his dress uniform, cocked hat, aiguillettes, sabre and spurs.

His staff proper, besides all officers constructively on his staff--engineers, inspectors, quartermasters, etc., that could be spared--followed, also in uniform and in prescribed order.