Bounty Land Application File of Captain Marsena R. Patrick, 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment (50-160-22322)

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Bounty Land Application File of Captain Marsena R. Patrick, 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment (50-160-22322)

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National Archives at Washington, D.C

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Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888

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Patrick was born in Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York (near Watertown). He worked on the Erie Canal and briefly taught school. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy in nearby West Point, and graduated in 1835. Initially appointed a brevet second lieutenant in the infantry, he was promoted to first lieutenant in 1839, serving in the Seminole Wars. Patrick served in the Mexican–American War and was again promoted, this time to captain, in 1847. He was appointed brevet major i...