 He made his headquarters in New York City and became an active part of the city's social life.He earned the nickname "Old Fuss and Feathers" for his insistence on proper military bearing, courtesy, appearance and discipline.In 1835, Scott wrote "Infantry Tactics, Or, Rules for the Exercise and Maneuvre of the United States Infantry", a three-volume work that served as the standard drill manual for the United States Army until 1855.