William Hamilton Harris papers 1856-1865

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William Hamilton Harris papers 1856-1865

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William Hamilton Harris (d. 1895) was a colonel in the Ordnance Department of the US Army during the Civil War. He was the son of Ira Harris, Republican Senator from New York. The collection comprises letters mostly written at West Point Military Academy, addressed to his father, Ira Harris, relating facts about studies, social life, religious guidance, etc., of the cadets. A few related experiences in the Ordnance Department of the US Army during the Civil War in which he rose to the rank of brevet lieutenant colonel. Occasional letters from his father and others. Also his diary, June 13-July 30, 1864 in which he describes the explosion of a land mine constructed by the Federal troops at Petersburg, July 30.

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Harris, Ira, 1802-1875

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American jurist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Albany, 1863 Jul. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270498182 Albemarle County, Va., Court officer. From the description of Papers of Ira Harris [manuscript], 1843-1871. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647816426 ...

United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Harris, William H. (William Hamilton), 1927-

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William Hamilton Harris (d. 1895) was a colonel in the Ordnance Department of the US Army during the Civil War. He was the son of Ira Harris, Republican Senator from New York. From the guide to the William Hamilton Harris papers, 1856-1865, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...