Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Major Myer” in chapter 16 of The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 8: Soldier Life and Secret Service.:
...Red Hill, Georgetown, District of Columbia.
In view of modern knowledge and practice, it seems almost incredible to note that the Secretary of War disapproved, in 1861, the recommendation made by Major Myer , signal officer of the army, for an appropriation for field-telegraph lines.
While efforts to obtain, operate, and improve such lines were measurably successful on the part of the army, they were s...
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