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The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler

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Henry Martyn Lazelle, 1832-1917

Nationality: American
Date of Birth: 1832.09.08
Place of Birth: Massachusetts
Date of Death: 1917.07.17
Place of Death: Quebec

Identity:

Lazelle was a professional soldier.

Life:

A classmate of JW at the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served against the Apaches, then as Colonel in the New York Cavalry Volunteers during theCivil War. He was Commandant of Cadets, West Point, 1879-1882.

Bibliography:

Cullum Memorial Edition, Register of Graduates and former cadets, United States Militery Academy, West Point, 1980; Who Was Who in America: Historical Volume 1607-1896, Chicago, 1963.