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and engaged at the siege of Yorktown, and battles of the Chickahominy (twice wounded). Commanding 2d Corps, Army of the Potomac, and engaged at the battle of Antietam (wounded). Commanding right grand division, Army of the Potomac. Assigned to the command of the Army of the Frontier. Brevet Maj. General, U. S. Army, May 31, 1862. Died at Syracuse, N. Y., Mar. 21, 1863, while on his way to assume command of the Army of the Frontier. Thayer, John Milton. Born at Bellingham, Mass., Jan. 24, 1820. Colonel, 1st Neb. Infantry, July 21, 1861. In charge of brigade at Fort Donelson and Shiloh. Brig. General, U. S. Volunteers, Oct. 4, 1862. Appointment expired, Mar. 4, 1863. Brig. General, U. S. Volunteers, Mar. 13, 1863. In command of brigade, and division at Vicksburg and Jackson, and engaged at Chickasaw Bayou. Brevet Maj. General, U. S. Volunteers, Mar. 13, 1865. Resigned, July 19, 1865. Thayer, Sylvanus. Born at Braintree, Mass., June 9, 1785. Cadet, U. S. Military Ac