The question was referred to Benjamin H. latrobe, the most eminent engineer in America, and his report was published approvingly in the Transactions.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
"A sort of mania," wrote Mr. latrobe, "had indeed prevailed and not yet entirely subsided, for impelling boats by steam-engines."
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
General Longstreet and his Staff at once received me into their mess, and I was introduced to Major Fairfax, Major latrobe, and Captain Rogers of his personal Staff; also to Major Moses, the Chief Commissary, whose tent I am to share.
"Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863"
Arthur J. L. (Lieut.-Col.) Fremantle