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Lorenzo Thomas to A. H. Schultz, January 2, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, January 2, 1861. Memorandum of arrangements.* Telegram sent to Mr. A. H. Schultz, 64 Cedar street, P. O. box 3462 New York City, that his…
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Letters from Lorenzo Thomas
B. 1804 · D. 1875
Lorenzo Thomas was an American officer in the United States Army who was Adjutant General of the Army at the beginning of the American Civil War. After the war, he was appointed temporary Secretary of War by U.S. President Andrew Johnson, precipitating Johnson's impeachment.
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57 letters
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Lorenzo Thomas to Winfield Scort, January 4, 1861
NEw York NEw York, January 4, 1861. Lieut. Gen. WINFIELD Scort, Washington, D. C.: DEAR GENERAL: I had an interview with Mr. Schultz at 8 o’elock last evening, and found…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Robert Anderson, January 5, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, New York, January 5, 1861. Maj. ROBERT ANDERSON, First Artillery, Commanding Fort Sumter : Sir: In accordance with the mstructions of the General-in-Chief, I yesterday chartered…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Albert S. Johnston, January 19, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, January 19, 1861. Brig. Gen. A. S. JOHNSTON, Commanding Department of the Pacific: GENERAL: The General-in-Chief desires that you will order down from Fort Vancouver…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Justry Dmick, January 21, 1861
‘ HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, January 21, 1861. , Washington, January 21, 1861. __ Byt. Col. Justry Dmick, , Lieut. Col., Second Artillery, Commanding Fort Monroe, Va.: Sm: The General-in-Chief…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Israel Vogdes, January 21, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, January 21, 1861. [Capt. ISRAEL VOGDES,] First Artillery, Fort Monroe, Va. : Sir: You are designated to embark with your company on board the sloop-of-war…
Order
Lorenzo Thomas to Edwin V. Sumner, March 23, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL’S OFFICE, March 23, 1861. No. 86. Washington, March 23, 1861. Brigadier-General Sumner will, without delay, repair to San Francisco and relieve Brevet Brigadier-General Johnston…
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Lorenzo Thomas to D. D. Tompxins, A. Q. M. G., No. 6 State street, New York, April 4, 1861
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 4, 1861. ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, ; Washington, April 4, 1861. Col. D. D. Tompxins, A. Q. M. G., No. 6 State street, New York: Sir: By direction of…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Robert Anderson, April 4, 1861
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, D. C., April 4, 1861. Sir: This letter will be handed to you by Capt. G. V. Fox, ex-officer of the Navy, and a gentleman…
Order
Lorenzo Thomas to Richard C. Drum, July 8, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ] WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL’S OFFICE, July 8, 1861. No. 181. Washington, July 8, 1861. * * * * * * * 6. Bvt. Capt. Richard C. Drum,…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Winfield Scott, July 16, 1861
Washington Washington, July 16, 1861. Lieut. Gen. WINFIELD SCOTT, Commanding the Army: GENERAL: In consequence of the order removing the troops from the Oregon route, urgent applications have been made…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Edwin V. Sumner, July 26, 1861
Washington Washington, July 26, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, Commanding Department of the Pacific : Direct your quartermaster and commissary to prepare in advance the stores necessary for the…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Adjutant-General U. S. Army, July 29, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFICO, San Francisco, July 29, 1861. ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY, Washington: I would earnestly recommend that the steamer Shubrick be kept in commission, as she may…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Robert C. Drum, July 29, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS,) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL’S OFFICE, July 29, 1861. No. 203. Washington, July 29, 1861. * * * * * * * 6. Capt. R. €. Drum, assistant adjutant-general,…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Capt. R. E. Drum, July 29, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS,} WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL’S OFFICE, July 29, 1861. No. 203. Washington, July 29, 1861. * * * 6. Capt. R. €. Drum, assistant adjutant-general, is relieved from the…
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L. Thomas, September 24, 1861
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, Washington, September 24, 1861. Col. THOMAS R. CORNELIUS, ; Hon. B. F. HARDING, and R. F. MAURY, Esq., Of Oregon: GENTLEMEN: The War Department being convinced…
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Lorenzo Thomas to R. F. Maury, Esq, September 24, 1861
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, Washington, September 24, 1861. Hon. B. F. HARDING, and R. F. MAURY, Esq., Of Oregon: GENTLEMEN: The War Department being convinced of the necessity of raising…
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Lorenzo Thomas to HEADQUARTERS FOURTH MILITARY Dist. S. O, November 14, 1861
November 14, 1861. No. 99. ! Washington, November 14, 1861. The Major-General Commanding announces to the Army with sincere pleasure, 1st, the brilliant reduction of the forts in Port Royal…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Picacho, Mesilla Valley, November 25, 1861
November 25, 1861. No. 102. Washington, D. C., November 25, 1861. I. Maj. Isaac Lynde, Seventh Infantry, for abandoning his postâ Fort Fillmore, N. Mex.âon the 27th of July, 1861,…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Picacho, Mesilla Valley, November 25, 1861
GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, November 25, 1861. No. 102. Washington, D. C., November 25, 1861. I. Maj. Isaac Lynde, Seventh Infantry, for abandoning his post— Fort Fillmore, N.…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Thomas W. Sherman, November 27, 1861
HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJUTANT-GENERALâS OFFICE, Washington, November 27, 1861. Brig. Gen. THomas W. SHERMAN, U. S. A. Port Royal, Å . 0.: S: Your letters of the 11th,* 15th,…
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Lorenzo Thomas to George H. Thomas, November 27, 1861
HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, Washington, November 27, 1861. Port Royal, Å . 0.: S: Your letters of the 11th,* 15th, and 17th instant have been received. Four additional…
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Lorenzo Thomas to The Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR, December 11, 1861
HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, Washington, December 11, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the reference to this office of a resolution from the honorable the House…
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Lorenzo Thomas to . Cmar. XIV] BALL'S BLUFF AND EDWARDS FERRY, VA. 347, December 11, 1861
December 11, 1861. ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, Washington, December 11, 1861. . SIR : In compliance with your instructions I have the honor to report, in reference to the resolution of the…