The story of a great nation. Or, Our country's achievements, military, naval, political, and civil (1891) (14798145593)

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Title: The story of a great nation. Or, Our country's achievements, military, naval, political, and civil
Year: 1891 (1890s)
Authors: Shea, John Gilmary, 1824-1892
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Publisher: New York, Gay brothers & company
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation



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WALTER Q. GRESHAM. Born inforydoii, Ind.. 18:33. Served in Union Armytbrou^h ci\il War, rearhini: rank of Maj-Gen. Vols.Severely wounded before Atlanta. Appointed U. S.Judge for the Indiana district by President Grant;Postmaster-General, April 3, 1.883, on death of Mr.Hmve, and Secretary of the Treasury, Sejjt., 1884. on(learh of Judge FoIlit. Appointed Judge of the ;ih U.S. Cm uit, Oct. 28, WgA.
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EDWARD BEALE. Born in Washington. D. C, Feb. 4. 1,S22- GradnaJ^at U. S. Naval Acadi my. 1842. Served Willi ConStockton, Mexican War. Volunteered to leavi- Ke.-u-nys surrounded camp to seek as.si-lance at San Diegofor whicli successful mission he i\ as jiresented ^vI^tepaulettes and a sword. 1847. Rengned from i ,.vyat close of war. Siipl. of Indi.in Aflairs for New MexicoandCal: Surveyor-General Cal. and Nevada. Minisl«ito Austria, 1876