Maskell C. Ewing papers, 1 May 1827-6 July 1828.

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Maskell C. Ewing papers, 1 May 1827-6 July 1828.

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Contains the following type of materials: diary. Contains information pertaining to the following time period: 1815-1846. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: United States Military Academy, 3rd United States Artillery Regiment, 4th United States Artillery Regiment. General description of the collection: The Maskell C. Ewing papers includes a diary (May 1, 1827 - July 6, 1828) which mainly describes service with 3rd Artillery near Fortress Monroe (May-June 1827); also his duty with 4th Artillery and 1828 trip from Washington to Harrisburg. Contains a description of United States Military Academy cadet life 1822-1826. Individuals mentioned within the collection include: R. Anderson, I. Crane, A. Eustis, J. Grayson, J. Kearney, P. Porter, J. Ripley, J. Taylor, N. Towson, J. Wool.

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United States. Army. Artillery Regiment, 3rd

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United States. Army. Artillery Regiment, 4th

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