Benjamin Alvord letter to Reuben F. Maury [manuscript], 1864 February 15.

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Benjamin Alvord letter to Reuben F. Maury [manuscript], 1864 February 15.

Manuscript letter, 4 pp, February 15 1864, regarding politics, including President Lincoln, the Republican Party, slavery and military matters.

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Alvord, Benjamin, 1813-1884

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Alvord was born in Rutland, Vermont, where he developed an interest in nature. He attended the United States Military Academy and displayed a talent in mathematics. He graduated in 1833. He was assigned to the 4th U.S. Infantry and participated in the Seminole Wars. He returned to West Point as an assistant professor of mathematics until 1839, when he was again assigned to the 4th Infantry. He spent 21 years of his military career with that regiment. He was on frontier, garrison, and engin...

Maury, Reuben F., 1821-1906

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Reuben F. Maury (1821-1906) was Commander of the Oregon Cavalry 1st Regiment during the Civil War. From the description of Reuben F. Maury papers [manuscript], 1856-1864. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 693698000 From the guide to the Reuben F. Maury papers, 1856-1864, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) ...