Benjamin Alvord letter to Reuben F. Maury 1864 February 15

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Benjamin Alvord letter to Reuben F. Maury 1864 February 15

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Manuscript letter, 4 pp, February 15 1864, regarding politics, including President Lincoln, the Republican Party, slavery and military matters. Reuben F. Maury (1821-1906) was Commander of the Oregon Cavalry 1st Regiment during the Civil War.

4 pp.

eng,

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Alvord, Benjamin, 1813-1884

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Alvord was born in Rutland, Vermont, where he developed an interest in nature. He attended the United States Military Academy and displayed a talent in mathematics. He graduated in 1833. He was assigned to the 4th U.S. Infantry and participated in the Seminole Wars. He returned to West Point as an assistant professor of mathematics until 1839, when he was again assigned to the 4th Infantry. He spent 21 years of his military career with that regiment. He was on frontier, garrison, and engin...

Maury, Reuben F.,

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Alvord, Benjamin,

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