Towson, Nathan, Col., 1784-1854
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
Mss 847128
Collection
Identifier: Mss 847128
Date(s):
1847-01-28
Abstract
In English.
Hannibal Hamlin letter
Mss 847373
Collection
Identifier: Mss 847373
Date(s):
1847-06-23
Abstract
In English.
James K. Dorn letter
Mss 837525
Collection
Identifier: Mss 837525
Date(s):
1837-09-25
Abstract
In English.
John Adams Dix letter
Mss 847403
Collection
Identifier: Mss 847403
Date(s):
1847-07-03
Abstract
In English.
Richard Mentor Johnson letter
Mss 821202
Collection
Identifier: Mss 821202
Date(s):
1821-03-02
Abstract
In English.
William Wilkins letter
Mss 847177.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 847177.1
Date(s):
1847-02-27
Abstract
In English.