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Bowman, Samuel Millard, 1815-1885

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1815 - 1855

Biography

Civil War Union Army Brevet Major General. He served during the Civil War first as the Major of the 4th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, then as Colonel and commander of the 84th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted both Brigadier and Major General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". However, his Brigadier General brevet was confirmed by the United States Senate to rank from that day, but his Major General brevet was not confirmed until March 3, 1869.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Samuel Millard Bowman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 866430.1
Mss 866430.1
Date(s): 1866-07-30
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Samuel Millard Bowman in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, expressing his satisfaction with the honorary degree conferred upon him by the College.

Samuel Millard Bowman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 867675
Mss 867675
Date(s): 1867-12-25
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Samuel Millard Bowman in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing $50 for the College.

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