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The picturesque pocket companion, and visitor's guide, through Mount Auburn 1 1 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Glynn, James (search)
Glynn, James Naval officer; born about 1800; joined the navy in March, 1815; served in the Mexican War. In June, 1846, eighteen Americans were wrecked in Yeddo and made prisoners in Nagasaki, Japan. Later Glynn, in command of the Preble, ran within a mile of Nagasaki, and through the urgency of his demand secured the release of all the seamen. This success led Glynn to propose that the United States attempt to open trade with Japan by diplomacy, supported by a large naval force. The plan was later successfully carried out under the direction of Commodore Perry. Glynn was promoted captain in 1855. He died, May 13, 1871.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Monroe, James 1759-1870 (search)
ext year he was United States minister at the Court of St. James. In 1805 he was associated with Charles C. Pinckney (q. v.) in a negotiation with Spain, and, with William Pinkney, he negotiated a treaty with England in 1807, which Jefferson rejected because it did not provide against impressments. Serving in his State Assembly, he was again elected governor in 1811, and was Madison's Secretary of State during a large portion of that President's administration. From September, 1814, to March, 1815, he performed the duties of Secretary of War. Before the close of Madison's administration the Federal party had so much declined in strength that a nomination for office by the Democratic party was equivalent to an election. On March 16, 1816, a congressional Democratic caucus was held, at which the names of James Monroe and William H. Crawford (q. v.) were presented for nomination. There were many who did not like Monroe who were ready to press the nomination of Crawford, and, had
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Todd, Charles Scott -1871 (search)
Todd, Charles Scott -1871 Military officer; born near Danville, Ky., Jan. 22, 1791; graduated at William and Mary College in 1809; was a subaltern and judge-advocate of Winchester's division of Kentucky volunteers in 1812; made captain of infantry in May, 1813; and was aide to General Harrison in the battle of the Thames (q. v.). In March, 1815, he was made inspector-general, with the rank of colonel; and in 1817 was secretary of State of Kentucky. In 1820 he was confidential agent to Colombia, and in 1841-45 was United States minister to Russia. He died in Baton Rouge, La., May 17, 1871.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Winchester, James 1752- (search)
Winchester, James 1752- Military officer; born in White Level, Md., Feb. 6, 1752; was appointed a lieutenant in the 3d Maryland Regiment in May, 1776; was made a prisoner by the British and exchanged in 1780. On March 27, 1812, he was commissioned a brigadier-general and assigned to duty in the Army of the Northwest, under Harrison. He was made prisoner by General Proctor at Frenchtown, Jan. 22, 1813, and, with other officers, was sent to Quebec. At Beauport, near that city, they were kept in confinement more than a year, and were exchanged in the spring of 1814. General Winchester resigned his commission in March, 1815. He died near Gallatin, Tenn., July 27, 1826.