Papers. 1839-1861.

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Papers. 1839-1861.

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President, Girard College, 1836-1841; Superintendent, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1843-1867. Letters to Alfred Mordecai, 1839 and 1858, one discussing a new book, the other inviting Mordecai for a visit; letter to Col. George W. Cullum, 20 May 1861 discussing William Terrill's difficult decision to remain with the Union forces rather than to return to his native Virginia and fight for the Confederate States of America. Enclosed, Bache forwards a copy of a letter to Terrill from his father in which Mr. Terrill bemoans his son's actions and labels him a traitor. The last item in the collection is a letter dated, 15 Dec. 1851, Washington, D.C. discussing appropriated funds for an experiment.

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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United States Military Academy, USMA 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...

Mordecai, Alfred, 1804-1887

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U.S. Army officer, engineer, and ordnance expert. From the description of Papers of Alfred Mordecai, 1790-1948 (bulk 1833-1887). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80026449 Biographical Note 1804, Jan. 3 Born, Warrenton, N.C. 1819 1823 Attended U...

Terrill, William Rufus, 1833-1862.

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Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892

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Cullum was born in New York City on 25 February 1809, to Arthur and Harriet Sturges Cullum. He was raised in Meadville, Pennsylvania. His father worked as a lawyer and an agent of a land company. Cullum attended the United States Military Academy, from 1 July 1829 to 1 July 1833, when he graduated third in the Class of 1833. He designed the Independent Congregational Church at Meadville and it was built in 1835–1836. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cullum ...