the Joint Command of the Revolutionary Military Councils, the command center had more or less crumbled and was superseded by the Joint Command, which was primarily backed by Qatar, while the Saudis continued to pick and choose who they wanted to work with.Chief Engineer, working on projects near the Red River.

He died at his home on December 17, 1864; historians believe he had a heart attack.

Legacy and honors
 Fort DeRussy, constructed during the Civil War near Marksville, Louisiana, was named for him.

References

External links
 Class of 1814: "Lewis G. De Russy", Cullums Register, US Military Academy
 GENi
 Rebels from West Point, Civil War Talk

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