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Towson, Nathan, Col., 1784-1854

 

Biography

Nathaniel Towson (January 22, 1784 – July 20, 1854), also known as Nathan Towson, was a major general in the United States Army. A career soldier, he fought in the War of 1812 as an artillery officer. He served as paymaster of the Army after the war, and was promoted to brigadier general and then major general for his service during the Mexican–American War.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Caleb Cushing letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 847128
Mss 847128
Date(s): 1847-01-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from Attorney General Caleb Cushing in Boston, Massachusetts to Paymaster General Nathan Towson, regarding funds for payment of Massachusetts regiment of volunteers about to depart "for seat of war."

Hannibal Hamlin letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 847373
Mss 847373
Date(s): 1847-06-23
Abstract

In English.

James K. Dorn letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 837525
Mss 837525
Date(s): 1837-09-25
Abstract

In English.

John Adams Dix letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 847403
Mss 847403
Date(s): 1847-07-03
Abstract

In English.

Richard Mentor Johnson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 821202
Mss 821202
Date(s): 1821-03-02
Abstract

In English.

William Wilkins letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 847177.1
Mss 847177.1
Date(s): 1847-02-27
Abstract

In English.

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