Vincent, Thomas M. (Thomas MacCurdy), 1832-1909

Thomas McCurdy Vincent served as a U. S. Army officer in the Seminole and Civil wars. He was an instructor at West Point before the Civil War,1858-1861, and he served in the Adjutant General's office, Washington, D.C. during the war. Vincent was influential in the revision of army regulations and changing the method in which the Dept. of War transacted its business. He served as adjutant-general to various departments within the military and presented several reports to Congress on the organization of the U. S. Army.

From the description of Thomas McCurdy Vincent family papers, 1824-1916. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 262829402

Amer. army officer; acting adjt.-genl.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to H.W. Hastings of the Department of Justice, 1877 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270585638