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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Kilpatrick , Hugh Judson (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lee , Francis Lightfoot 1734 -1797 (search)
Lee, Francis Lightfoot 1734-1797
Signer of the Declaration of Independence; born in Stratford, Westmoreland co., Va., Oct. 14, 1734; brother of Richard Henry and Arthur Lee. In 1765 he was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, and held that post until 1772.
He was in the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1779, and was active and efficient in framing the Articles of Confederation.
He was afterwards a State Senator.
He died in Richmond, Va., April 3, 1797.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lewis , Theodore Hayes 1854 - (search)
Lewis, Theodore Hayes 1854-
Archaeologist; born in Richmond, Va., Dec. 15, 1854; received a common school education, and engaged in explorations and archaeological surveys in the Mississippi basin in 1880.
The results of his investigations are published in the American journal of Archaeology; the American Antiquarian; the American naturalist; The archaeologist; Magazine of American history; Appleton's annual Cyclopaedia, etc. He is also the author of Tracts for Archaeologists.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lieber , Oscar Montgomery 1830 - (search)
Lieber, Oscar Montgomery 1830-
Geologist; born in Boston, Mass., Sept. 8, 1830; son of Francis Lieber.
Educated at the best German universities, he reached a high place as a writer on geology, chemistry, and kindred subjects, and at the age of
Life-saving medal. twenty was State Geologist of Mississippi.
In 1854-55 he was engaged in a geological survey of Alabama, and from 1856 to 1860 held the post of mineralogical, geological, and agricultural surveyor of South Carolina.
Serving in the Confederate army, he died of wounds received in the battle of Williamsburg, in Richmond, Va., June 27, 1862.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McCabe , James Dabney 1842 -1883 (search)
McCabe, James Dabney 1842-1883
Author; born in Richmond, Va., July 30, 1842; received an academic education.
His publications include Fanaticism and its results; Life of Gen. Thomas J. Jackson; Memoir of Gen. Albert S. Johnston; Life and campaigns of Gen. Robert E. Lee; Planting the wilderness; The Great republic; History of the Grange movement; Centennial history of the United States; Lights and shadows of New York life, etc. He died in Germantown, Pa., Jan. 27, 1883.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), McCabe , William Gordon 1841 - (search)
McCabe, William Gordon 1841-
Educator; born in Richmond, Va., Aug. 4, 1841; graduated at the University of Virginia in 1861; served in the Confederate army during the Civil War, becoming a captain in the 3d Artillery Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia.
After the war he founded and became head master of the University School in Petersburg, Va., which he subsequently removed to Richmond, Va. He is the author of The defence of Petersburg; an edition of Caesar's Gallic War; Ballads of batdon 1841-
Educator; born in Richmond, Va., Aug. 4, 1841; graduated at the University of Virginia in 1861; served in the Confederate army during the Civil War, becoming a captain in the 3d Artillery Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia.
After the war he founded and became head master of the University School in Petersburg, Va., which he subsequently removed to Richmond, Va. He is the author of The defence of Petersburg; an edition of Caesar's Gallic War; Ballads of battle and bravery, etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Malvern Hill , battle of. (search)
Malvern Hill, battle of.
Malvern Hill forms a high and dry plateau sloping towards Richmond from bold banks on the James River, and bounded by deep ravines that made it an excellent defensive position.
Upon that plateau the Army of the Potomac was posted, July 1, 1862, under the direction of General Barnard. Gen. Fitz-John Po ay before, and placed his troops so as to command all approaches to it from Richmond or the White Oak Swamp.
They were within reach of National gunboats on the James River that might prove very efficient in any battle there.
The last of the Confederate trains and artillery arrived there at 4 P. M., and in that almost impregnable 's brigade, of Hooker's division, and Meagher's Irish brigade, of Richardson's division, were ordered up to their support.
At the same time the gunboats on the James River, full 150 feet below, were hurling heavy shot and shell among the Confederates with terrible effect, their range being directed by officers of the signal corps
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Mason , George 1725 -1792 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Matthews , Edward 1729 -1805 (search)