Lazelle, H. M. (Henry Martyn), 1832-1917

Born 8 September, 1832 in Enfield Kansas, Henry Lazelle graduated from West Point in 1855. First commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of the Eighth Infantry to the Department of Texas, he campaigned against the Coyatero Apaches in 1856-57, the Navajo in New Mexico in 1856 and the Mescalero Apaches in 1859. Lazelle continued to serve in the army until he retired for disability on 26 November 1894. He was made a Brigadier General on the retired list on 23 April, 1904. Following his retirement, Lazelle divided his time between Winchester, Massachusetts and Canada. During and after his retirement, he published several books. He died in Quebec 21 July 1917.

From the description of Diary, 1857 Apr. 20-June 13. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 46734604

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