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THOMAS HOWARD, an American military officer; born in Lima, N. Y., April 2, 1833; was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1854; studied law and practiced in Janesville, Wis., in 1855-1861; became lieutenant-colonel of the 3d Wisconsin regiment in June, 1861; won distinction in numerous engagements during the Civil War; suppressed the draft riots in New York City in 1863; was brevetted Major-General of volunteers, Nov. 30, 1864; promoted colonel, U. S. A., in 1867; brigadier- Vol 8 RUGOSA RUMANIA general in 1886; and major-general in signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty 1895. He died June 3, 1907.