Papers, 1788-1813.

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Papers, 1788-1813.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122316528

A small collection of the official papers of William Alexander including receipts, warrants and memoranda pertaining to the surveying of military bonus lands in Cumberland County. Also present are correspondence and reports concerning the construction of turnpikes and canals in central Pennsylvania.

ca. 200 items.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 6681855

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Alexander, William R.

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William Alexander was an associate or partner in maritime ventures with Samuel Prioleau, Jr. and Shaw & Hammitt of Philadelphia. From the description of Memorandums, 1795-1798. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 122584883 Colonel William Alexander graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1915. He transferred to the Army after graduation. Alexander served in World War I (WWI) and in the South Pacific during World War II (WWII). He retired i...