 Accounts differ, with him described as being 6'2" to 6'5" tall with blue eyes and a fair complexion.As a member of Washington's inner circle for three years, he was known for having an easy manner and being one of the few people who could lighten the moods of and make George Washington laugh with his humorous stories and jokes.In fact Washington considered Scammell to be one of the funniest men in the army.