Notes of a military Reconnaissance, 1849, August 17-September 22.

Kern, Richard H., 1821-1853

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Richard H. Kern was the older brother of Edward Meyer Kern. Richard was also an illustrator and scientist who, like Edward, accompanied the surveyor John C. Frémont on an expedition through the Rocky Mountains. He later worked for the U.S. Army, drawing topographical views of Indian territories. Unfortunately, he was killed in an ambush in 1853. From the description of Richard H. Kern's trip with Sitgreaves', 1851, August 13-September 22. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & B...

Simpson, J.H. (James Harvey), 1813-1883.

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Washington, John Macrae, 1797-1853

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Lieutenant Colonel John Macrae Washington was a commander of the 9th Military Department of the United States Army and served as civil and military governor of New Mexico from October 1 to October 23, 1849. Some biographical sources list Washington as John Marshall Washington. Manuel Alvarez was a New Mexico businessman and politician. From the description of Letter : Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Manuel Alvarez, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1848 Dec 4. (Unknown). WorldC...