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Schenck, Robert Cumming, 1809-1890

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1809 - 1890

Biography

Robert Cumming Schenck (October 4, 1809 – March 23, 1890) was a Union Army general in the American Civil War, and American diplomatic representative to Brazil and the United Kingdom. He was at both battles of Bull Run and took part in Jackson's Valley Campaign of 1862, and the Battle of Cross Keys. He served two separate multi-term stints in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Robert Cumming Schenck letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 851176.2
Webster Mss 851176.2
Date(s): 1851-02-26
Abstract

In English.

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