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Seuss, John L., fl. 1863 Journal and drawings of bombproofs, with collateral

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06166 Author/Creator: Seuss, John L., fl. 1863 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: circa 1863 Pagination: 7 items Order a Copy

Collection incudes 6 documents: 4 drawings, notes (2 documents), and a journal. Drawings include bomb proof fortifications and cannon emplacements for South Carolina, by Capt of the 50th NY Vols [engineers]. Also contains notes and instructions for building fortifications, bridges, etc.

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