THOMAS, Lorenzo USA
Born October 26 1804, New Castle DE
Died March 2 1875, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1823, Seminole wars, Mexican war, staff duty.
War Service March 1861 adjutant general of the Army, August 1861 promoted Brig. Gen. in Regular Army, May 1863 organised colored troops in the Dept. of the Mississippi.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. May 7 1861, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Army service, acting adjutant general, acting secretary of war, retired US Army 1869. | 
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