Biography, [19--?].

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Biography, [19--?].

Carbon holograph outlining the military career of Colonel George Wright, including all postings and battles.

1 item (5 leaves).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7445153

University of Idaho Library

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Wright, George, 1803-1865

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George Wright was an American soldier who served in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was born in Vermont in 1803 and died at sea on July 30, 1865. Wright attended West Point and graduated in 1822. He fought in the Mexican-American with the 8th infantry, and after being wounded was given the rank of colonel. In 1858 Wright oversaw the re-construction of Fort Dalles in Oregon Territory, and while in the Northwest also participated in the Yakima War and the Battle of Four Lak...

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