Melinas C. Leavenworth letter, 1837 Sept. 2.

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Melinas C. Leavenworth letter, 1837 Sept. 2.

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Melinas C. Leavenworth, stationed at Camp Sabine near present-day Many, La., writes to Dr. John Torrey, the noted botanist of New York City, regarding his recent observation and collection of Louisiana flora. Camp Sabine, established by General James Wilkinson as a border post in 1806, had been strengthened by General E.P. Gaines in 1836 as a supply point for nearby Fort Jesup.

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Torrey, John, 1796-1873

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Leavenworth, Melinas C., 1796-1862.

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Melinas C. Leavenworth of Connecticut was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Army between 1833 and 1840, serving in Florida and Louisiana. Both a medical doctor and a botanist, he discovered many new and rare plants. The genus of plants known as Leavenworthii was named in his honor. He was appointed an assistant surgeon with the 12th Connecticut Infantry Regiment in February 1862 and died November 16, 1862. From the description of Melinas C. Leavenworth letter, 1837 Sept. 2. (Louisiana...