Thomas letters, 1854-1854.

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Thomas letters, 1854-1854.

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Seven letters concerning the proceedings of the Board of Survey, Fort Yuma, 1854, mostly regarding quartermaster inspections of materials unfit for use. The letters are between Major Thomas and the U.S. Amry Headquarters, Dept. of the Pacific.

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870

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Thomas was born at Newsom's Depot, Southampton County, Virginia, five miles (8 km) from the North Carolina border. His father, John Thomas, of Welsh descent, and his mother, Elizabeth Rochelle Thomas, a descendant of French Huguenot immigrants, had six children. George had three sisters and two brothers. The family led an upper-class plantation lifestyle. By 1829, they owned 685 acres (2.77 km2) and 24 slaves. John died in a farm accident when George was 13, leaving the family in financial diffi...