Letter : Washington, D.C., to unknown person, 1861 Apr. 5.

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Letter : Washington, D.C., to unknown person, 1861 Apr. 5.

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Autograph letter signed. Writes that the recipient, while under Thomas's command, discharged his duties with satisfaction. Mounted with the letter is a clipping from Potter's American Monthly concerning the death of Thomas.

1 item (1 p.) ; 30 cm.

Texas Christian University

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Texas Christian University

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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...

Butler-Gunsaulus Collection (University of Chicago. Library)

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