Papers. 1846.

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Papers. 1846.

Topographical engineer, discovered existence of lunar tides in Great Lakes. Report of the operations of the topographical engineers under Graham's command. Report includes commendation for Lt. Whipple and lists the cities in Maine and Canada surveyed by Thom, Whipple and Graham; "Table for the equation of equal altitude of the sun."

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United States. Army. Corps of Topographical Engineers

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Graham, J. D. (James Duncan), 1799-1865

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James Duncan Graham (1799-1865), Major, Corps of Topographical, U.S.A. From the description of J.D. Graham papers, 1804-1896 (bulk 1848-1865). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702132881 James Duncan Graham was born 4 April 1799 in Prince William County, Va. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1817 and served in the United States Army as a topographical engineer. He directed the re-survey of the Mason-Dixon line and served on the boundary commis...

Whipple, Amiel Weeks, 1817?-1863

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Union general. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Ft. Corcoran, to Major Hunt, 1862 Sept. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270587485 ...

Thom, George, 1819-1891.

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