Craig, Henry Knox, 1791-1869

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Birth 1791-03-07
Death 1869-12-07

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Born at Fort Pitt in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1791, Henry Knox Craig entered the U.S. Army in 1812 and fought at Fort George and Stony Creek, Canada, receiving promotion to the rank of captain in 1813. During the Mexican War he served as chief of ordnance at the headquarters of the army of occupation and distinguished himself in several battles. In 1851 he was appointed colonel of ordnance and remained chief of that department until 1861. Upon his retirement in 1863 he was brevetted a brigadier-general.

From the description of Henry Knox Craig letter, 1853 Oct. 3. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 214279999

Colonel in the United States Army.

From the description of Letter, 1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553634

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Subjects:

  • Arsenals
  • Firearms
  • Governor
  • Soldiers
  • Yellow fever

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  • Cabinet officers
  • Soldiers

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • Louisiana--Baton Rouge (as recorded)
  • Utah (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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