Letters, 1848-1854.

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Letters, 1848-1854.

Letters received, 1848-54, concerning the removal of East River obstructions at Hell Gate. Correspondents include naval officers Maxwell Woodhull and Washington A. Bartlett; engineers B. Maillefert and W. Raasloff; and Alexander Dallas Bache, Superintendent of U.S. Coast Survey.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583101

New-York Historical Society Library

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Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867

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Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) was an important scientific reformer during the early nineteenth century. From his position as superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, and through leadership roles in the scientific institutions of the time, Bache helped bring American science into alignment with the professional nature of its European counterpart. In addition, Bache fostered the reform of public education in America. On July 19, 1806 Alexander Dalla...

Raasloff, W.

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Meriam, Eben[ezer], 1794-1864.

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Active in Brooklyn, New York. From the description of Letters, 1848-1854. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 476439724 ...

Maillefert, B.

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Bartlett, Washington A.

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Woodhull, Maxwell V.

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