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Cist, Henry M. (1839-1902) Union General,served on
the staff of Rosecrans and Thomas. ALS, 1p, 4to,
Cincinnati, May 10, 1886. Written on Society of the
Army Of The Cumberland letterhead. Mentions seeing
General Mussey in New York and how pleased he is
with the engraving of General Crittenden. Marginal
notes written by the addressee regarding items sent to
Cist, Mussey, and Col. J.J. M. Cook. $50.00
Henry Martyn Cist
Residence was not listed; 22 years old.
Enlisted on 4/20/1861 as a Private.
On 4/20/1861 he mustered into "A" Co. OH 6th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/18/1861
On 6/18/1861 he mustered into "A" Co. OH 6th Infantry
He was discharged for promotion on 10/10/1861
On 10/22/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff OH 74th Infantry
He was discharged for promotion on 5/22/1864
On 5/22/1864 he was commissioned into
US Volunteers Adjutant Genl Dept
He was Mustered Out on 1/4/1866
Promotions:
* 1st Lieut 10/22/1861 (1st Lieut & Adjutant as of 74th OH Inf)
* Capt 5/22/1864 (Captain & Asst Adjutant General)
* Major 3/13/1865 (Major & Asst Adjutant General)
* Colonel 3/13/1865 by Brevet
* Brig-Gen 3/13/1865 by Brevet
Other Information:
born 2/20/1839 in Cincinnati, OH
died 12/17/1902 in Rome, Italy