Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1815, Jan. 16 | Born, Westernville, N.Y. |
| 1837 | Graduated, Union College, Schenectady, N.Y. |
| 1839 | Graduated, United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. |
| 1846 | Published Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of instruction in strategy, fortification, tactics of battles, &c.; embracing the duties of staff, infantry, cavalry, artillery, and engineers. Adapted to the use of volunteers and militia. New York: D. Appleton & Co. |
| 1847-1853 | United States Army |
| 1854 | Resigned from United States Army |
| 1854-1861 | Practiced law in California |
| 1861 | Published International law; or, Rules regulating the intercourse of states in peace and war. San Francisco: H. H. Bancroft & Co. Succeeded John C. Fremont as commander of the Department of the Missouri, U. S. Army |
| 1862 | Commander of the Department of the Mississippi, U.S. Army General-in-chief, United States Army |
| 1864 | Chief of staff, United States Army |
| 1865-1869 | Commander, Military Division of the James, the Military Division of the Pacific, and the Division of the Pacific |
| 1872, Jan. 9 | Died, Louisville, Ky. |