Richard Delafield (1798-1873)

Richard Delafield graduated 1st in the West Point class of 1818 and served in engineering duty. He was twice the Superintendent of West Point, serving from 1838-45 and 1856-61. During the Civil War as Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel he supervised the harbor fortifications in New York. In 1864 he took command of the Corps of Engineers. He retired in 1866 as Chief Engineer and Brevet Major General.

Date:
1863 circa 5 years
Original Format:
Photographic Print
Item#:
MES05708
Height:
849px
Width:
630px
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