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Armistead, Walker Keith, 1783-1845

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1783-03-25 - 1845-10-13

biographical statement

Chief of the Army Engineers and commander of army in Florida during and after the Second Seminole War. His son was Lewis Addison Armistead.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

W.K. Armistead to Paymaster General, 1841-03-21

 Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000020957254], Folder: 12
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Seminole.001
Scope and Contents Handwritten and signed letter from Walker K. Armistead (Chief of the Army Engineers and commander of army in Florida during and after the Second Seminole War. His son was Lewis Addison Armistead.) to Paymaster General (U.S. Army) regarding the exchange of $5,000 in treasury notes for use in meeting engagments with emigrating Seminoles. Paper attached to back of letter with biographical information about Armistead. Paper attached to back of letter with biographical information...
Dates: 1841-03-21