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Eberlein Mexican War letter, 1847.
MANUSCRIPTSMCII : Box 32 : Folder 16
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Title:

Eberlein Mexican War letter, 1847
Eberlein

Creator/Contributor:

Eberlein, John E., creator

Abstract:

Handwritten letter dated February 2, 1847 from John E. Eberlein in Steubenville, Ohio to United States Secretary of War William L. Marcy with typescript. Letter requests instructions on enrolling new troops under a bill pending in Congress.

Date:

1847 (issued)

Subject:

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Marcy, William L. (William Learned) -- 1786-1857
Soldiers -- Ohio
Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Military personnel -- American

Note:

John E. Ebelein was a resident of Steuvenville, Ohio who was appointed to West Point, attempted to obtain a commission, became an Ohio militia officer, and apparently was a member of the Tyler and Texas Club of Steubenville.
William Learned Macy was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts on December 12, 1786. He was admitted to the bar in 1811, practiced law in Troy, NY, and became editor of the Troy Budget. After holding several state posts Marcy became a U. S. Senator from New York in 1831, and served as Governor of New York from 1833 to 1838, Secretary of War from 1845 to 1849, and Secretary of State from 1853 to 1857. He died in Ballston Spa, New York on July 4, 1857.
Eberlein
Unrestricted. please credit California State Library.

Physical Description:

print
1 file folder; 14 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.

Language:

English

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Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Unrestricted. please credit California State Library.