John White Geary Mexican War papers 1846-1848

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John White Geary Mexican War papers 1846-1848

The collection consists of correspondence, military orders, muster rolls, and family material. Letters from John Geary's wife, Margaret, and brother, Edward, reflect political thinking on the national level. There is material from court martial proceedings, including the charges against Capt. Samuel H. Montgomery.

Total Boxes: 4; Other Storage Formats: 2 broadside folders, 1 rolled item in artstore; Linear Feet: 2.8 (4 boxes, including 1 oversize box)

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Logan, William G., -1836

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Bowman, George W. (George William)

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Dr. George Bowman was Texas blues musician Mance Lipscomb's dentist and friend. Lipscomb frequently played at Bowman's home. From the description of Bowman, George., collection on Mance Lipscomb, 1961-2000 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 237063858 George Bowman was a New Jersey blacksmith, working in Fairfield and Caldwell in Essex County. From the description of Daybooks, 1828-1854. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122573789 ...

United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry, 2d.

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Madson, Joseph L.

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Worth, William Jenkins, 1794-1849

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Army officer. From the description of Papers of William Jenkins Worth, 1838-1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80699218 Born in Hudson, N.Y. During the War of 1812, served as an aide to Winfield Scott, and participated in the battles of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane. Given command of the 8th Infantry Regiment in 1838, with rank as colonel. From the description of W. J. Worth letter : Buffalo, to Gov. Marcy, 1838 Feb. 25. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id...

Geary, John White, 1819-1873

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John W. Geary was a lawyer, politician and Union general in the Civil War (1861-1865). He was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania on 30 December 1819. After serving as a colonel in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War (1846-1848), Geary went to California for the 1849 gold rush. While in California, Geary became the first governor of San Francisco from 1850 to 1851 and was later governor of the Kansas Territory from 1856-1857. Following his term as governor, Geary returned to Pennsylvania and w...

United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry, 2d.

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Montgomery, Samuel, 1732-

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Army officer. From the description of Samuel Montgomery account book, 1777-1779. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71064144 ...

Geary, Edward R., 1811-1886.

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Edward R. Geary, pioneer missionary and educator, was born in Boonsboro, Maryland on April 30, 1811. He arrived in Oregon in 1851 as a Presbyterian missionary, preaching at Brownsville, Pleasant Grove and Albany, before settling in Eugene in 1875. In 1866, Geary co-founded Albany College, and in 1876 became a regent of the University of Oregon. He served as Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Oregon and Washington Territory from1859-1861. From the guide to the Edward R. Geary papers,...

Geary, Margaret A., d. 1853.

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Madson, Joseph L.

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Bowman, George W., approximately 1810-

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Logan, William W.

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