Maps of Boston Harbor, 1820.

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Maps of Boston Harbor, 1820.

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Topographical maps from Thayer's personal collection were compiled by the U.S. War Dept. Topographical Bureau and drawn in ink, showing: (1) Peddock's Island (2) Charlestown Neck and Noddle's Island, by William Turnbull.

2 ms. maps in 9 pieces (1 portfolio ; 85 x 148 cm.)

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Turnbull, Wm. (William), 1800-1857

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United States. Topographical Bureau

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Braintree Historical Society (Braintree, Mass.)

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Thayer, Sylvanus, 1785-1872

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Sylvanus Thayer was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who was appointed the superintendent of U.S. Military Academy from July 27,1817-July 1, 1833. After that he was assigned engineer duties in Boston, Massachusetts. From the description of The Sylvanus Thayer papers, 1808-1862. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47646716 Sylvanus Thayer was commissioned 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1808, served as superintendent of the U.S. Militar...