John J. Peck Papers, 1851-1852

Weightman, R. H. (Richard Hanson), 1816-1861

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Richard Hanson Weightman served as an officer in the Mexican War. He settled in New Mexico in 1849, and in 1850 he was chosen as a United States senator during New Mexico's unsuccessful application for statehood. He was elected to the United States Congress, 1851-1853. Weightman died in 1861 while serving in the Civil War. From the description of Letter : Washington, to the editor of the Union, 1850 Oct 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81300934 From the description of Lette...

Peck, John J. (John James), 1821-1878

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Major General of Volunteers for the Union Army, 1862-1864. From the description of [Civil War telegrams], 1863. (Hamilton College). WorldCat record id: 75631222 John James Peck was born in New York State from whence he received an appointment to West Point Military Academy and subsequently graduated eighth in a class of thirty-nine on 1 July 1839. His military career was as follows: Breveted 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Artillery on 1 July 1843; 2nd Lieutenant, 16 April 1846; 1st Lie...

Calhoun, John S.

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Kendrick, Henry L. (Henry Lane), 1811-1891

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