Armstrong

Sir Alexander, an Englis) physician, born in Ireland about 1820; was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and at the University of Edinburgh; and became widely known as an explorer. He died July 5, 1899, Armstrong, John, an American author and soldier; born at Car lisle, Pa., Nov. 25, 1758; served in the War of the Revolution on the staff of General Gates; was United States Minister to France, 1804-1810, afterward to Spain; and Secretary of War, 1813-1814, Author of “ Newburg Letters,” begun in camp, 1783, anonymously, and intended to arouse Congre to redre army grievances. They gave General Washington displeasure. He died at Red Hook, N. Y., April 1, 1848.