Patterson, Robert M. (1787-1854) to Frederick Eckstein
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02978.19 Author/Creator: Patterson, Robert M. (1787-1854) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter Date: 18 September 1814 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Responds to Eckstein's complaint that he was omitted from the list of persons on the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence (see GLC02978.18). Patterson recognizes Eckstein's service and explains the omission as stemming from a need "to consult the whims and the groundless prejudices of hundreds." Expresses sympathy for Eckstein's hurt feelings.
Robert M. Patterson was a professor of natural and experimental philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania, and was the chief engineer of the Corps of Field Engineers. Jonathan Williams was the chairman of the Committee of Defence.
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