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Balloons in War.
At the beginning of the Civil War the telegraphic operations of the army were intrusted to Maj. Thomas T. Eckert.
In this connection T. S. C. Lowe, a distinguished aeronaut.
was employed, and for some time balloons were used with great efficiency in reconnoitring, but later in the progress of the war they fell into disuse.
At the height of 500 feet above Arlington House, opposite Washington.
D. C., Mr. Lowe telegraphed to President Lincoln as follows.
in June, 1861: Sir.
from this point of observation we command an extent of country nearly 50 miles in diameter.
I have pleasure in sending you the first telegram ever despatched from an aerial station, and acknowledging indebtedness to your encouragement for the opportunity of demonstrating the availability of the science of aeronautics in the service of the country.
After sending the above despatch, Mr. Lowe was invited to the Executive Mansion and introduced to General Scott: and he was soon afterwards emp