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Westcott, Allen, fl. 1907 [Biography of John Grimes Walker]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.50 Author/Creator: Westcott, Allen, fl. 1907 Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed manuscript Date: circa post 1907 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Typed biography of Rear Admiral John G. Walker by Westcott (whose relation to the Walker family is unknown). Commences from his birth in New Hampshire in 1835 and goes to his death 1907. Provides a quick summary of his Civil War service, work in the Navy after the war, and his work in retirement as the President of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Corrections made throughout in several different inks. Stapled in upper left corner with 2 hole punches at the top of the document.

Walker, John George, 1821-1893

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