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Bardwell, F. W. (Frederic William), 1832-1878 to Eliakim P. Scammon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.384 Author/Creator: Bardwell, F. W. (Frederic William), 1832-1878 Place Written: Jacksonville, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Former professor of mathematics at Antioch College; wishes to remain in service. Bardwell was a white officer (lt. colonel) in the 3rd U.S. Colored Troops. After the war he worked at the U.S. Naval Observatory and taught at the University of Kansas.

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
Bardwell, F. W. (Frederic William), 1832-1878

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