Lyon, Nathaniel, -1861

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Nathaniel Lyon (1818-1861), soldier and author, was born in Ashford, Conn. A graduate of West Point, he served in the U.S. Army as lieutenant in Florida fighting Seminole Indians, at Sackets Harbor, N.Y., as captain in Mexico during the war (1845-1848), and in "Bleeding" Kansas. Lyon was also a well-known political commentator. He is best known for his leadership at the 1861 battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo., as a result of which was that Missouri remained in the Union during the Civil War.

From the description of Papers, 1840-1861. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259505
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referencedIn Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902. Memoirs and related papers, 1862-1897. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
referencedIn Mexican War collection 1845-1894 Mexican War collection William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Lyon, Nathaniel, 1818-1861. Letter, 1846 November 21, Camargo, Mexico, to S.B. Chase. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn Correspondence and documents, 1854-1894 University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection
referencedIn Buckingham, William Alfred, 1804-1875. Letter, 1861 August 30, Hartford, Conn., to H.C. Deming. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Schmidt, Ernst, 1830-1900. Requisition for drugs and medicines : Boonville Fair Grounds, Mo., manuscript, 1861 July 2. Texas Christian University
creatorOf William L. Clements Library. Mexican War collection, 1845-1894. William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Lyon, Nathaniel, d. 1861. Nathaniel Lyon correspondence, 1851. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part III: The Civil War: The Union, 1804-1915. Houghton Library
referencedIn Fitch, Albert C. Diary 73-51., 1861-1862, 1960 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
referencedIn Anonymous. Patriotic covers, 1861-1889 [bulk 1861]. The Filson Historical Society
referencedIn Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Massachusetts Civil War collection, 1724-1933 (inclusive); 1861-1912 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Memoirs and related papers, 1862-1897. Minnesota Historical Society
creatorOf Lyon, Nathaniel, 1818-1861. Nathaniel Lyon letters, 1852-1861. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Massachusetts Civil War collection, 1724-1933 (inclusive); 1861-1912 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Ovenshine, Samuel J. Samuel J. Ovenshine papers, 1813-1932. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Philip Case Lockwood memorial collection of Civil War portraits and autographs, 1862-ca. 1886. Houghton Library
referencedIn Fitch, Albert C., 1829-1917. Fitch, Albert C., Diary, 1861-1862, 1960 University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn Ensign, Harry H.,. Harry H. Ensign autograph collection, 1818-1880 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Hawley, Joseph R. (Joseph Roswell), 1826-1905. Letter, September 17, 1861. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Autograph File, L, 1641-1976. Houghton Library
creatorOf Lyon, Nathaniel, d. 1861. Letter : Fort Scott, Kan., to the Commander of the department, 1861 Jan. 27. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Prince, William E., d. 1892. William E. Prince Civil War letter books : Fort Leavenworth, Kan., 1861 Jun 24-Dec 26. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Prince, William E., d. 1892. William E. Prince Civil War letter books : Fort Leavenworth, Kan., 1861 Jun 24-Dec 26. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Deane, Ernie. Battle of Wilson's Creek, Springfield, MO, dedication, August 10, 1961 [Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. Arkansas History Commission
referencedIn Lyon, Nathaniel, d. 1861. Papers, 1840-1861. Gadsden Public Library
referencedIn Galloway family. Papers, 1832-1889 [microform]. University of Tennessee Martin, Paul Meek Library
creatorOf United States. Army. Reports relating to the U.S. Army's military expeditions against the Indians of the Pit River area, California, 1850-1861. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Anonymous. Patriotic covers collection, 1861-1862. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843. Papers of c [manuscript], 1806-1847. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Lyon, Nathaniel, d. 1861. Papers, 1840-1861. Gadsden Public Library
referencedIn Cleaveland, Livingston W. , 1860-1929. Nathaniel Lyon Estate papers, 1874-1915. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn Galloway family. Papers, 1832-1889. Tennessee State Library & Archives, TSLA
referencedIn Boulder Daily Camera. Focus Magazine 1975 February 23. Boulder Public Library
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Wilson's Creek, Battle of, Mo., 1861
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Death 1861-08-10

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