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HOLDEN, JONAS HANNIBAL, Burling- ton. Lieutenant-commander U. S. Navy. Born Wallingford, April 5, 1873; son of George Henry and Rhoda Bell (Hop- kins) Holden. Educated at Burlington High School, and U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. In 1904 married Lil- lian, daughter of William Walker of Bur- lington. Service record: Entered U. S. Naval Academy, May, 1892; graduated June, 1896; at sea June, 1896, to May, 1901; October, 1902, to December, 1905; October, 1907, to October, 1910; a total service in U. S. Navy of 20 years, of which 12 have been spent at sea. Served on following ships: U. S. S. Con- stellation, Monongahela, Bancroft, Colum- bia, Ist Maine (blown up in Havana har- bor, February, 1898), Scorpion, Solace, Olympia, Oregon, Monterey, Zafiro (in command), Brooklyn, Buffalo, Holland, Chesapeake, 2nd Maine, Berry (in com- mand), Yankton (in command), Missouri (ordnance officer, then navigator), Con- necticut (flag secretary of the commander- in-chief U. S. Atlantic flect). Naval
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cadet, May, 1892-8; ensign, May, 1898, to June, 1901; lieutenant junior grade, June, 1901, to March, 1903, lieutenant, March, 1903, to August, 1908; lieutenant- commander, August, 1908, to present date. Served on shore duty at U. S. Naval Academy as instructor; U. S. Navy Yard, Washington, D. C., as assistant inspector of ordnance; U. S. Naval Torpedo Sta- tion, Newport, R. I .; U. S. Naval Prov- ing Ground, Indian Head, Md., (present duty) in command of proving ground and naval powder factory. Spanish-Amer- ican war on gunboat Scorpion throughout the war; Santiago blockade squadron, battle of Manzanillo, July 18, 1898; Phil- lipine Campaign 1899-91; China Relief Expedition, July, 1900; was aide-de- camp to Captain Sigsbee on board the old Maine when blown up in Havana har- bor, Feb. 14, 1898, and one of the last to leave the ship; in continuous service in the navy from May, 1892, to present date. A Unitarian; member Army and Navy Club, Washington, D. C .; U. S. Na- val Academy Club; Military Order of the Dragon; Society of American Wars.
HOLDEN, LYMAN E., Brattleboro. Lumber dealer and manufacturer. Born Jamaica, May 2, 1860; son of Justus Culwell and Philena. Satira (Rice) Holden. Educated at village schools. In 1881 married Ella M. Kidder, Wardsboro, who died 1891; they had two children, Alice Ella and Henry Lyman; in 1893 married Grace Emma Hildreth of Brat- tleboro; they have one daughter, Gladys Evelyn. From 1878 to 1881 was in lum- ber and grain business; 1881-4 farming; 1884 lost everything by fire; started in lumber business at Wardsboro same year, entirely on borrowed capital; 1891 formed partnership with Judge J. L. Martin, Brattleboro, and has since been actively engaged in lumber business in Brattleboro, the firm owning and leasing factories of Hooker, Corser & Mitchell Co. and C. H. Eddy Bottling Works, and handling large contracts of timber land in southern Ver- mont. Is a Republican; a Congregation- alist ; member Brattleboro Lodge No. 102. F. & A. M .; Fort Dummer Chapter No. 12, R. A. M .; Quonektacat Tribe No. 2, I. O. Red Men; Vermont Wheel Club.
HOLMES, CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN, Montpelier. Grocer and meat dealer.
Born Barre, Oct. 5, 1872; son of James Fisher and Prussia (Hill) Holmes. Edu- cated in the public schools and Vermont Academy. In 1893 married Helen May Greely of Chester; they have seven chil- dren, Merton Alson, Mildred E., Rachel E., Everet B., Dorothy I., Rita M., and Shirley M. Previous to 1899 was em- ployed as clerk in meat market at Sax- tons River, and for H. O. Skinner, Mont- - pelier; in 1899 went into the retail meat business, in 1909 adding a line of groceries. Is a Republican. A member of the Baptist Church, trustee, deacon, church treasurer, and superintendent of the Sunday school; one of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. Member of Vermont Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F .; New England Order of Protection; and Junior Order of United American Mechanics.
HOLMES, GEORGE C., St. Albans. High sheriff and farmer. Born Highgate, Nov. 11, 1860; son of Loren and Mary Jane (Hemphill) Holmes. Educated in the public schools. In 1880 married Eliza Button of Swanton; she died in 1885; in 1899 married Grace Pelton of Highgate; they have one daughter, Katharyne. Left home at 16; began lumbering and farming at 21; in 1880 purchased a farm in High- gate; in 1886 went to Manchester, N. H., in the employ of the Amoskeag Corpora- tion; in 1893 returned to Highgate and went into the meat business with A. P. Burwick, continuing five years, adding a general store; later dissolved partnership and continued the business seven years, when he sold out. For two years superin- tendent Sheldon Poor House Association. Is a Republican; constable and collector Highgate six years; overseer of poor 15 years; postmaster six years; deputy sher- iff for many years and high sheriff Frank- lin County since 1906. Member of Sev- enty-six Lodge No. 14, F. & A. M .; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Swan- ton; and Modern Woodmen of America, Highgate.
HOLMES, ROBERT HENRY, Shoreham. Apiarist. Born Johnson, July 2. 1848; son of Robert and Nancy (Gilmore) Holmes. Educated at Johnson Academy. In 1869 married Clara Maria Dewing of Northfield Falls; they have three children, Jennie Louisa, Robert Ernest and Ralph Chester. Followed farming previous to
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1885; in 1876 came to Addison County, living in Bridport nine years; began bee- keeping in 1881 ; moved to Shoreham 1885. Is a Republican. A Congregationalist; has been superintendent of the Sunday School over 25 years, deacon of the church about 20 years ; has been president of local and county Christian Endeavor Societies. and held other church offices ; has been con- - nected with county Sunday school work for several years; master of the local Grange five years; chaplain of State Grange eight years.
HOLTON, HENRY . DWIGHT, Brattle- boro. Physician and surgeon. Born Rock- ingham, July 24, 1838 ; son of Elihu Dwight and Nancy (Grout) Holton. Educated at Vermont Academy, Saxton's River; was graduated with degree of M. D. from Uni- versity of New York 1860; studied medi- cine with Dr. J. H. Warren, Boston, Mass., and Dr. Valentine Mott, New York. In 1862 married Ellen Jane Hoit of Rockingham. Physician to Williams- burg Dispensary, Brooklyn, N. Y .; re- moved to Putney, and in 1867 to Brat- tleboro; has performed most of the capital surgical operations in that town; author of many widely published medical papers ; published Posological Tablet 1880; has been secretary and president Connecticut River Medical Association ; president Ver- mont Medical Society; vice-president American Medical Association, delivering, by appointment, oration on state medicine before that body. Baltimore, 1895; dele- gate to International Medical Congress, Brussels, 1875; made member British Medical Association 1875; member Amer- ican Public Health Association, nine years treasurer, president 1902; member Boston Gynaecological Society; Rocky Mountain Medical Society; honorary member Maine Academy of Medicine; was active in or- ganization of Pan-American Medical Con- gress. and chairman board of trustees and executive committee; president Tubercu- losis Congress. 1901; member National Conference Charities and Corrections; Continental Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Europe; Academy of Medicine, New York ; American Therapeutic Society ; Na- tional Playground Association; National Municipal League; American Civie Alli- ance; American Statistical Association; American Academy of Political and Social Science; American Geographical Society ;
New England Educational League; Royal Society of Arts, London; appointed mem- ber Vermont state board of health 1896, his term expiring 1914; has been secretary and executive officer 12 years; professor pathology and therapeutics University of Vermont 1873-86, trustee 1872-90, hon- orary degree A. M .; consulting surgeon Mary Fletcher Hospital, Burlington; med- ical examiner Vermont Asylum for the Insane 1873-8; president Leland & Gray Seminary since 1897; member Brattleboro school board 25 years, chairman, 15; trus- tee Brooks Free Library; director Ver- mont National Bank; president Brattle- boro Gas Light Co. 16 years; president Brattleboro Home for the Aged and Dis- abled since its establishment. Is a Repub- lican; elected state Senate 1884; repre- sentative from Brattleboro to Legislature 1888; delegate-at-large to National Re- publican convention, St. Louis, 1896; Ver- mont commissioner Nicaragua Canal Con- vention 1892, and one of Vermont's com- missioners at Chicago Columbian Exposi- tion, 1893. Is a Baptist; president Bap- tist State Convention; deacon First Bap- tist Church, Brattleboro, and trustee for several years. Member Vermont Society Sons of the American Revolution; presi- dent 1906; member Sons of Colonial Wars; president Vermont Branch Red Cross Society; charter member Brattle- boro Lodge No. 102, F. & A. M., and treasurer for several years.
HOOKER, THOMAS VERNON, Goshen. Farmer and produce and stock dealer. Born Barryville, Mich., Sept. 24, 1856; son of Joseph C. and Lucy E. (Scott) Hooker. Educated in the public schools of Goshen. In 1878 married Ella J. Over- beek of Goshen; they have two children, Hattie Joy and Earl Clarence. Became member of the firm of J. C. Hooker' & Son, and successor to the business upon the death of his father in 1901. Is a Repub- lican; represented Goshen in the Legisla- ture 1904; has been justice of the peace, deputy sheriff, town clerk, and has held other town offices. Member of St. Paul's Lodge No. 25, F. & A. M .; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and master of Mountain View Grange No. 451.
HOPKINS, HARRY DANIEL, Water- bury. Physician and surgcon. Born Wa- terbury, Feb. 11, 1878; son of Charles
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Sumner and Lucia A. (Munn) Hopkins. Educated at Vermont Methodist Seminary, business course, 1894; Montpelier Semin- ary, preparatory course, graduating 1897; Baltimore Medical College 1901; two years intern at Maryland General Hos- pital. In 1901 married Bessie Virginia Crane of Baltimore, Md. Began the prac- tice of medicine in Waitsfield; practiced later in Jericho Center; in 1910 came to Waterbury, where he continues practice. Is independent in politics. In religious belief a Methodist. Member of Masonic Fraternity ; Modern Woodmen of America ; Patrons of Husbandry; and Delta Mu Fraternity.
HORICAN, JOHN, North Hero. Farm- er. Born North Hero, June 27, 1876; son of Giles and Helen (Hazen) Hori- can. Educated in the public schools of North Hero; Swanton High School, class of 1892. Studied law with Hon. A. A. Hall of St. Albans, 1894-6. In 1899 mar- ried Annie Tudhope of North Hero; they have two children, Mark and Helen. Since 1896 has engaged in buying and selling stock of all kinds and farm produce, also follows farming and stock raising. States attorney 1904-8. Member of Hill Chap- ter, R. A. M.
HORTON, CHARLES HENRY, St. Johns- bury. Purchasing agent for E. and T. Fairbanks. Born St. Johnsbury, March 11, 1856; son of William Huse and Eliza- beth (Tinling) Horton. Educated at St. Johnsbury public schools. In 1910 mar- ried Bessie Ranlet of St. Johnsbury. After leaving school entered the scale factory of E. and T. Fairbanks & Co., St. Johns- bury; later transferred to their general store; then to their office as assistant cash- ier; in 1886 made general purchasing agent, which position he still holds. Is a Republican; has served on Republican town committee; has been justice of the peace, and is notary public. Member of the National Geographic Society, interest- ed in, and has written many articles on, natural history subjects. Member of the Congregational Church, and the Young Men's Christian Association; has served the latter organization as president. Mem- ber of Passumpsic Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M .; past prelate Palestine Command- ery No. 5, K. T.
HORTON, GUY BERTRAM, Burlington. Lawyer. Born North Clarendon, Dec. 1, 1875; son of Bent Earl and Ella (Goold) Horton. Educated at Rutland English and Classical Institute, Rutland; Middle- bury College, A. B. 1900; A. M., 1901; and University of Michigan College of Law, 1906. In 1901 married Florence Ida Bushée of Rutland. In charge of de- partment of political science and history, Middlebury College, 1902-3; compiled and edited, with Robert Roberts. the Vermont Digest 1901-2, 1903-10; compiled and ed- ited the Annotated Continuation of the Vermont Digest 1910-11; compiled the Vermont Citations 1911; in law partner -. ship with Henry B. Shaw under the firm name of Shaw & Horton since 1911; lec- turer on law, Middlebury College, 1912; An independent Republican. Member of the Baptist Church.
HOUGH, ARTHUR HUGH, White River Junction. Banker. Born Woodstock. Aug. 28, 1882; son of Rev. Alfred James and Celia Elizabeth (Harrington) Hough. Ed- ucated in the public schools of Montpel- ier, Brattleboro and Hartford. In 1907 married Elizabeth Irene Edson of West Lebanon, N. H .; they have one daughter, Katherine Celia. Employee First National Bank of White River Junction since Sept. 1, 1899, at present time its teller. A Republican; member of Hartford town committee. A Congregationalist. Mem- ber United Brethren Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M., and the Iroquois Club.
HOUGHTON, ADIN MARSHALL, Spring- field. Merchant. Born Williamsville, Sept. 13, 1885; son of George Alvin and Frances (Imogene) Houghton. Educated in the public schools, by private tutor, and took special course at Goddard Seminary, Barre. In 1907 married Edna Mae Finch of Brattleboro; they have one daughter, Frances Julia. Was in the employ of James Gilbert, Williamsville and Town- shend, for about three years; in 1905 with Houghton & Simonds, dry goods, Brattle- boro; since 1907 has had the management of a branch store of that firm in Spring- field. In 1904 enlisted in Co. I, Ist Ver- mont Regiment; enlistment expired 1907; in war maneuvers at Mt. Gretna, Pa., 1906; Manassas. Va., 1905; and Fort Ethan Allen, near Burlington, 1907. Is
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a Republican. In religious belief a Bap- tist. Member of St. John's Lodge No. 25, F. & A. M .; Skitchewaug Chapter No. 25, R. A. M .; and Springfield Council No. 18, R. & S. M.
HOUGHTON. FREDERICK LOWELL, Putney. Lawyer, editor, farmer. Born Aug. 24, 1859; son of Charles and Edna R. (Lowell) Houghton. Educated in Bos- ton public schools; and Boston Univer- sity, B. L. 1884. In 1896 married Rose- marie McCullum of Boston, Mass., who died in 1899; they had two daughters, Gladys and Rosemarie. Practiced law in Boston 1884-94; breeder of thoroughbred Holstein cattle in Putney since 1880. His father was one of the pioneer breeders, establishing the second Holstein herd in America in 1866 on the farm in Putney, and was the first secretary of the Holstein Breeders' Association in America. Mr. Houghton has been editor and proprietor of the Holstein-Friesian Register, Brat- tleboro, since 1887; was secretary of the Holstein-Friesian Association of America 1894; is honorary member of the Cana- dian Holstein-Friesian Association, and many state associations in the United States. Author of Holstein-Friesian Cat- tle, a history of the breed and its devel- opment in America, published 1887; edi- tor of the literary bureau of the Hol- stein-Friesian Association. Trustee Ver- mont Savings Bank, Brattleboro; director Brattleboro Trust Co. A Republican ; represented Putney in the Legislature 1900 and 1904; town moderator several years. An Episcopalian. Member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 32, F. & A. M., of Putney; the Order of Odd Fellows; Red Men; Vermont Wheel Club; Brattle- boro Board of Trade; and Vermont Bar Association.
HOULIHAN, PATRICK J., Fair Haven. Clergyman. Born Cahirciveen, County of Kerry. Ircland; son of James and Hanora (Healy) Houlihan. Came to this country when a child with his parents and settled in Westerly, R. I. Educated in the pub- lic schools of that place; took classical course at St. Charles College, Ellicott City. Md., and entered Grand Seminary, Montreal. P. Q .. ordained to priesthood Dec. 23. 1883. First work in priesthood was as assistant at St. Mary's Church, Brandon, remaining there until Dec. 28,
1885, when he was appointed the first resident priest of Ludlow, attended from Ludlow, Springfield, Proctorsville and Mt. Holly; bought the property adjoining the Catholic Church there and built the paro- chial residence; September, 1899, was transferred to Poultney; built in 1901 the beautiful gothic church near the parochial residence on Main street; Oct. 23, 1907, appointed pastor of St. Mary's Church, Fair Haven; has made many improve- ments on the church property, notably in the church, new pews, hard wood floor, marble altar rail, marble pulpit and new side altars, and decorated the interior of the church.
HOUSE, ELBER B., Berlin. Farmer. Born Berlin, June 30, 1865; son of Elea- zer Hubbard and Philena (Benjamin) House. Educated in the public schools of Berlin and Barre Academy. In 1891 mar- ried Emma M. Winslow of Brattleboro; they have two children, Mildred A. and Gertrude M. Attendant and later assist- ant supervisor of the Brattleboro Retreat 1887-9; in 1890 engaged as salesman for the F. A. Davis Co., medical publishers, Philadelphia, Pa., traveling over territory from Maine to Kansas, and from Canada to Virginia; was general agent for the company five years, starting and training agents in the work; in 1905 resigned, and took up farming on the home farm, caring for his aged parents. Is a Republican; chairman of Republican town committee since 1908; represented Berlin in the Leg- islature 1910; moderator 1908-11; select- man since 1907. Member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows; master of the Grange since 1909.
HOVEY, HERBERT W., St. Johnsbury. Lawyer. Born Waterford, Jan. 27, 1879; son of William M. and Lucy A. (Wash- burn) Hovey. Graduated from St. Johns- bury Academy 1895, Dartmouth College 1901, and Boston University School of Law 1903. In 1908 married Mabel E. Ross of St. Johnsbury. Was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar 1903; the Ver- mont Bar 1904; has since been engaged in practice in St. Johnsbury. Is a Re- publican. In religious belief a Congrega- tionalist.
HOWARD, CHARLES WILLARD, Shore- ham. Physician. Born Windham, Dec.
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4, 1846; son of Willard and Sarah (Page) Howard. Fitted for college at Chester Academy; entered Middlebury College 1868, and in 1872 the medical department of University of Vermont; studied medi- cine with Dr. Eddy of Middlebury; and took one year of hospital work at Hart- ford, Conn. In 1876 married Charlotte Naomi Douglas of Shoreham; they have one daughter, Florence Angelia (Mrs. Stowell R. Witherell). Located in Shore- ham in 1876, where he has since practiced his profession. A Republican; has served continuously as town clerk since 1881;
was town treasurer; superintendent of schools 18 years; was member of the short- lived county board of education; has been school director nine years; represented Shoreham in the Legislature 1908, being elected without a dissenting vote; was one of the medical state license censors in 1903. In religious preference a Congre- gationalist. Member of Delta Upsilon fraternity, Middlebury College.
HOWARD, HARRY STINSON, Burling- ton. Lawyer and general insurance agent. 'Born Washington, D. C., July 25, 1869; son of General Oliver O. and Elizabeth A. (Waite) Howard. Educated in the public schools at Omaha, Neb .; high school, Omaha; attended University of Vermont, and graduated from law de- partment of New York University 1899, with degree LL. B. Admitted to Vermont Bar 1900. In 1904 married Sue Emma Hertz of Burlington; they have twin daughters, Harriet and Susan. Became messenger in the Commercial National Bank of Omaha at 15 years of age; pro- moted to clerk, and later entered the bank- ing house of S. A. Kean & Co., New York City, reaching the position of paying tel- ler at the age of 20. In 1894, on his father's retiring from active military serv- ice, went with him as his secretary to Burlington and remained with him until his death in 1909. He then opened a gen- eral insurance agency in Burlington, meet- ing with success from the first. Was cadet- captain of the 1st Artillery Regiment of the National Guard of California 1886-7, and member of Co. K, of the famous Sev- enth Regiment of New York from 1889- 91. Is a Republican. A Congregation- alist; deacon of the First Congregational Church of Burlington. Member of Sons of Veterans, Commandery of the Loyal
Legion, treasurer of the Society of the Colonial Wars in Vermont, secretary of the Vermont Red Cross, and secretary of the Burlington Commercial Club; member of the Society of the Army of the Tennes- see, and Medal of Honor Men of the Uni- ted States.
HOWARD, LESLIE WILSON, White River. Junction. Wholesale druggist. Born Perkinsville, Oct. 3, 1857; son of Syl- vander V. and Sarah (Wilson) Howard. Educated in the schools of Plattsburg, N. Y. In 1885 married Addie C. Norton of Middletown Springs; they have two sons, McKay S., a graduate of Dartmouth and Yale; and Leslie Wilson, Jr., a gradu- ate of Cushing Academy and Columbia University. Began business career as clerk in a store in Plattsburg, N. Y .; was bookkeeper in a store in New York City; and later paymaster for a business inter- est at Bridgeport, Conn. Was several years with A. W. Gray's Sons of Middle- town Springs. In 1895 formed the How- ard Drug Co. in White River Junction; in 1910 his son, Leslie W. Howard, Jr., was taken into the company. Is a Repub- lican; a Congregationalist. Member of United Brethren Lodge, F. & A. M., of White River Junction.
HOWARD, OLIVER OTIS, late of Bur- lington. Major-General U. S. Army. Born Leeds, Me., Nov. 8, 1830; son of Row- land Bailey and Eliza (Otis) Howard; died Burlington, Oct. 26, 1909. Educated in the district schools, and Monmouth and Yarmouth (Me.) Academies ; graduated from Bowdoin College 1850. In 1855 married Elizabeth Ann Waite of Port- land, Me .; they had seven children, Guy (Colonel U. S. A., killed in action in Phil- ippines), Grace (Mrs. James T. Gray), James W., Chancey Otis, John (Capt. U. S. Army), Harry S., and Elizabeth (Mrs. Joseph Bancroft). Graduated from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point 1854; promoted 2nd lieutenant ordnance department and stationed at Watervliet Arsenal; in command of Kennebec Arsenal 1855; returned to Watervliet 1856; chief of ordnance to General Harney in the op- erations against the Seminole Indians in Florida; instructor in mathematics in the Military Academy 1857-61 ; elected colonel 3rd Maine Volunteers May, 1861; com- manded brigade consisting of the 3rd, 4th
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and 5th Maine and 2nd Vermont Regi- ments in the first battle of Bull Run; promoted brigadier-general of volunteers September, 1861 ; commanded a brigade of Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island and New Hampshire troops along the Rap- ahannock and in the battles of Yorktown, Williamsburg. and Fair Oaks; at the last battle was twice wounded, had two horses shot under him, and had his right arm amputated ; received medal of honor; com- manded a brigade in the 2nd division of the 2nd corps of the Army of the Poto- mac in the second battle of Bull Run and at Antietam; in the latter Battle took command of the division after the wound- ing of General Sedgwick, and continued in command at the battle of Fredericks- burg and during the winter 1862-3; pro- moted major-general of volunteers Novem- ber. 1862; commanded the 11th army corps at the battle of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg; on the first day of Gettys- burg was in command of the Union Army on the field, and held the enemy in check until night; was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland and engaged in the battles of Wauhatchie and Missionary Ridge; assigned to command the 4th corps, Army of the Cumberland, April, 1864, and took part in all the operations of the campaign that followed; after General McPherson's death was assigned to the command of the Army of the Tennessee, July. 1864; promoted brigadier-general, regular army, December, 1864; brevet ma- jor-general in the regular army March, 1865 ; commanded the right wing of Sher- man's army in the march to the sea and through the Carolinas; after the war was assigned to duty in the war department as commissioner of the bureau of refugees, freedmen, and abandoned lands; as such founded Howard University, Hampton In- stitute, Atlanta, Lincoln, Fisk, Straight, and other universities ; appointed by Presi- dent Grant peace commissioner to treat with the Apache Indians 1872; command- ed the Department of the Columbia 1874- 80, and conducted wars against the Nez Perce Indians 1877, and the Piutes and Bannocks 1878; superintendent U. S. Military Academy 1880-2; commanded the department of the Platte 1882-6; promoted major-general in the regular army March, 1886; commanded division of the Pacific 1886-8; transferred to division of the At- lantic 1888, and continued in command
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