Letter written by Captain Alfred Mordecai to Lt. Marsena R. Patrick on October 29, 1841, from the Washington Arsenal in Washington, D.C. The letter advises Patrick that his papers have been forwarded for audit. The letter is significant for its strong signature of Captain Mordecai.
Subject: Mexican War
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Letter to Henry Meyer, Gottinge, Germany, February 2, 1898Envelope addressed to Henry Meyer in Gottinge, Germany, dated February 2, 1898. The letter mentions Henry Seesel, who fought in the Mexican War and wrote a book about his experiences. The letter also mentions that in 1874, Albert Seesel became a business partner, and that a family-owned chain of supermarkets was built which was sold to a large corporation in 1996. The address on the envelope is 139 Main Street.
Report of Experiments on Gunpowder, Made at Washington Arsenal, in 1843 and 1844. By Captain Alfred Mordecai, of the Ordnance Department. Washington: Printed by J. and G.S. Gideon, 1845. This report details experiments conducted by Captain Alfred Mordecai at the Washington Arsenal. The author's biography is included in the description, highlighting his distinguished military career, including his service in the Mexican War, his observations of the Crimean War, and his contributions to military technology. He ultimately retired from the U.S. Army in 1861 to avoid fighting in the Civil War.