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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02978.18 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents relating to the defense of Philadelphia |
| Title | Frederick Eckstein to Robert M. Patterson regarding the Philadelphia General Committee of Defence |
| Date | 18 September 1814 |
| Author | Eckstein, Frederick (fl. 1814) |
| Recipient | Patterson, Robert Maskell |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Seeks an explanation for why his name was omitted from the list of persons on the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence. Recounts his admirable service thus far and notes that "The corps was to be composed of Gentlemen of Science and of honor - I feel my honor wounded." Patterson responded to this letter the same day (see GLC02978.19). |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Military History Fortification Science and Technology Immigration and Migration |
| People | Eckstein, Frederick (fl. 1814) Patterson, Robert Maskell (1787-1854) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | War of 1812; Science, Technology, Invention |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | 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. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Robert M. Patterson's reply to Frederick Eckstein's letter regarding the Philadelphia General Committee of Defence |