Engineer Order No. 6. Engineer Department Washington. 15th January 1844.

Manuscript order transferring three men to various positions. Signed by Joseph Totten. Totten served in government from Jefferson to Lincoln. The other names mentioned are: Jeremy F. Gilmer who went on to be the Chief Engineer for the Confederate government. Baron J. Alexander who during the Civil War was the Chief Engineer for the Defenses of Washington. Gustavus W. Smith who went on to be a Major General in the Confederate Army. Interesting look at these men's early careers. Item #3361

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