Papers. 1840-1867.

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Papers. 1840-1867.

Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy, U.S. Military Academy, 1836-1871. Official correspondence and other departmental papers, most involving exchange and receipt of instruments. Correspondents include William H. Emory and James Duncan Graham.

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Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887

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Soldier who served during the Mexican and Civil wars and surveyor of United States territory west of the Mississippi River with the Topographical Engineers. From the description of Papers of William Emory, 1861-1873. (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 25058262 American army officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to William Stanbery, 1867 Apr. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614403 From the d...

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...

United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Bartlett, W. H. C. (William Holms Chambers), 1804-1893

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Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy, U. S. Military Academy, 1836-1871. From the description of Photographs, 1836-1871. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82481595 From the description of Report, 1841. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78343000 From the description of Papers, 1840-1867. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81511334 American mathematician. From the guide to the William Holms Chambers Bartlett letter, 1860, (The New York Public Li...