Major Howell Tatum's Journal While Acting Topographical Engineer (1814) To General Jackson, Commanding The Seventh Military District, Volumes 7-8

Download or read book Major Howell Tatum's Journal While Acting Topographical Engineer (1814) To General Jackson, Commanding The Seventh Military District, Volumes 7-8 written by Howell Tatum and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This journal, compiled by Major Howell Tatum, provides a first-hand account of life in the United States Army during the War of 1812. Tatum served under General Andrew Jackson and was responsible for mapping and surveying the territory around New Orleans. His journal includes detailed descriptions of his daily activities and the various battles he participated in, as well as his personal reflections on the war and its consequences for the fledgling nation. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the history of the United States in the early 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.