Lorenzo Thomas correspondence and calling card, 1848-1864.

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Lorenzo Thomas correspondence and calling card, 1848-1864.

ALS (1848 January 12; Mexico City) from Thomas to A.H. Dodge and F. Dodge, Georgetown, D.C., primarily describing conditions in Mexico City and the surrounding area during the Mexican War; ALS (1864 February 28; Louisville, Ky.) from Thomas to his cousin, Julianna Randolph, Philadelphia, Pa., giving his impressions of slavery from his travels through Kentucky and Tennessee; and Thomas's calling card.

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Dodge, F.

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Dodge, A. H.

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Randolph, Julianna

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Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

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Thomas was born in New Castle, Delaware. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1823, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Infantry. He fought in the Seminole War in Florida and, during the Mexican–American War, he was the chief of staff to General William O. Butler. He received a brevet promotion to lieutenant colonel for Monterrey, which was made permanent in 1852. From 1853 to 1861, he served as chief of staff to the commanding general of the U.S. Army, Wi...