Wood, William Maxwell, 1809-1880
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Dr. William Maxwell Wood was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1809. He was Fleet Surgeon of the U.S. Pacific Squadron and credited with notifying his authorities of the breakout of the Mexican War. This notification allowed his authorities to immediately go to California and possess it. Dr. Wood died on March 1st, 1880 at his home in Maryland.
From the description of Autobiography and Reminiscence of Dr. William Maxwell Wood, Deceased, 1901. (The Society of California Pioneers). WorldCat record id: 55979354
U.S. naval surgeon.
From the description of Journal, 1849, Aug. 23 : Erie, Pennsylvania. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35663760
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Subjects:
- Naval Medicine
- Mexican War, 1846-1848
- Pioneers
- Surgeons
- Voyages and travels
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- California (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
