Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

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David Bushnell: inventor of the submarine mine and the submarine; in 1779 captain of sapping and mining company in the Revolutionary Army; in 1783 placed in command of the Corps of Engineers; in 1795 taught in private schools and several years later began practicing medicine in Warrenton, Georgia.

From the guide to the David Bushnell papers, 1783-1956, (Manuscripts and Archives)

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referencedIn Humphreys-Marvin-Olmstead collection, 1776-1867 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
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Birth 1740

Death 1826

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