Cogswell, William, 1838-1895

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American soldier and politician.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Charles Sumner and Henry Wilson, 1870 Apr. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270899954

U.S. representative, Union army officer, and lawyer from Massachusetts.

From the description of William Cogswell papers, 1893. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984123

William Cogswell was a Brigadier General in the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Regiment, during the Civil War. He later became a mayor of Salem, Massachusetts and a U.S. Representative.

From the description of William Cogswell letter, 1889 Oct. 1. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122588299

Place Name Admin Code Country
Virginia
United States
Massachusetts
Confederate States of America
Salem (Mass.)
United States
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Army officers
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Representatives, U.S. Congress
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Birth 1838-08-23

Death 1895-05-22

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