Andrew Talcott

Engineer, Deceased Person

1797 – 1883

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Who was Andrew Talcott?

Andrew Talcott was an American civil engineer and close friend of Civil War General Robert E. Lee. He did not serve during the Civil War, he could not fight against the Union, nor fight against his brothers in the South. He traveled to Veracruz to work on the Railroad. Coming back with the President to New York for supplies he was arrested and placed at Fort Layfayette accused of being a Southern Spy. He was moved to Fort Adams in Boston under orders of General John E Wool. General John A Dix was placed in the command of the Eastern Military Department. Knowing Captain Andrew well and believing his loyalty to the Union he was released.

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Born
Apr 27, 1797
Glastonbury
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Died
Apr 22, 1883
Richmond

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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