July 14th, 2011
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CUSHING, Thomas H. 1755-1822) was an officer in the United States Army. Cushing began his military career as a sergeant in the 6th Continental Regiment in January 1776. He was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the 1st Massachusetts Regiment in January 1777 and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in January 1778. He was taken prisoner in May 1781 and was later exchanged. He was brevetted to the rank of Captain in September 1783. Cushing was one of the last soldiers to be discharged from the Continental Army in June 1784. On March 4th, 1791 Cushing was commissioned a Captain in the 2nd Infantry Regiment. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the 2nd Infantry on April 1st, 1802. He was promoted to Colonel of the same regiment on September 7th, 1805. Cushing served as Adjutant General of the U.S. Army from 1797 to 1798 (acting), 1800 to 1807, and 1812 to 1813. He also served as acting Inspector General of the U.S. Army from 1800 to 1807 and 1812 to 1813. Cushing was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in 1812 and retired in June 1815. In 1817, Cushing fought a duel with Virginia congressman William J. Lewis and was saved when the bullet struck his watch. Autograph Document Signed, “Thos. H. Cushing” 1pp. quarto, Cantonment Columbian Spring, September 14, 1800, being “District Orders” pertaining to the Resignation of Ensign Wetzel of the Second Regiment of Infantry...” Very good condition.
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