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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Black Rock , surprise of. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Brackett , Albert Gallatin , 1829 - (search)
Brackett, Albert Gallatin, 1829-
Military officer; born in Cherry Valley, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1829; served in the 4th Indiana Volunteer Regiment in the Mexican War; was honorably discharged, July 16, 1848; re-entered the army as captain in the 2d Cavalry in 1855 and distinguished himself in actions against the Comanche Indians.
He commanded the cavalry at Blackburn's Ford and the first battle of Bull Run in 1864.
He was brevetted colonel of volunteers and was made colonel in the regular service in 1879.
He published a History of the United States cavalry; General Lane's brigade in Central Mexico, etc.
Fleet, Thomas 1685-
Printer; born in England, Sept. 8, 1685; became a printer in Bristol, England, but emigrated to Boston, Mass., in 1712, where he established a printing-office.
He married Elizabeth Goose, June 8, 1715.
In 1719 he conceived the idea of publishing the songs which his mother-in-law had been singing to his infant son. The book was issued under the title of Songs for the nursery; Or, mother Goose's Melodies for children. Printed by T. Fleet, at his printing-house, pudding Lane, 1719.
Price, two coppers.
In connection with his printing-office he established the Weekly rehearsal, which was afterwards changed in title to Boston evening post.
He continued as proprietor and editor of this paper until his death, July 21, 1758.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Grenville , Sir Richard (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Harriott , Thomas 1560 -1621 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lane , James Henry 1814 - (search)
Lane, James Henry 1814-
Military officer; born in Lawrenceburg, Ind., June 22, 1814; son of Amos Lane; was admitted to the bar in 1840; served as a volunteer in the war with Mexico, commanding a brigade at Buena Vista; and, in 1848, was elected lieutenant-governor of Indiana.
He served one term in Congress; settled in Kansas, and was chosen its first United States Senator.
He served well during the Civil War, and was again elected United States Senator in 1865.
He died near Leavenworth, Kan., July 1, 1866.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America . (search)