. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . ioned second lieutenanttroop A, January 3, 1864; was pro-moted first lieutenant, February 1,1865 was brevetted, captain in March,1865, for gallant and meritoriousconduct; resigned, February 20,1865. He took great interest in theState militia, serving for several yearsas captainmajor, and assistant brigadeinspector of the Massachsuetts Militia; was honorably discharged in served with rank of colonel on the staff of Governor William B. Wash-burne, 1873-74, and Ciovernor Thomas Talbot, 1874-75. In 1871, he or
. Norwich University, 1819-1911; her history, her graduates, her roll of honor . ioned second lieutenanttroop A, January 3, 1864; was pro-moted first lieutenant, February 1,1865 was brevetted, captain in March,1865, for gallant and meritoriousconduct; resigned, February 20,1865. He took great interest in theState militia, serving for several yearsas captainmajor, and assistant brigadeinspector of the Massachsuetts Militia; was honorably discharged in served with rank of colonel on the staff of Governor William B. Wash-burne, 1873-74, and Ciovernor Thomas Talbot, 1874-75. In 1871, he organized the firm of Phillips, MowTy & Co., (now the PhiUipsManufacturing Co.) manufacturers of steam heating apparatus, and served asits president for many years. In 1895, he was appointed secretary of the Mas-sachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., which position he held until 1907,when he resigned the ofl^ce. He was a director of the Holyoke Five CentSavings Bank, and a member of the finance committee; the Second NationalBank of Holyoke; the Holyoke Pajicr Co., 1890-191].. Col. Henry Moses Phillips. 1864] SKETCHES OF ALUMNI AND PAST CADETS. 701 He was a Republican in politics, and has held many positions; was pri-vate secretary to Hon. Henry Alexander, mayor of Springfield; was assistantUnited States assessor of Customs, 1871-80; member of the Springfield, CityCouncil, 1877-79; represented the city in the State Legislature, 1880-81; wasmayor of the city, 1883-85; State senator, 1885-87; postmaster of Springfield,1890-93; treasurer and receiver general of the State, 1893-95. He was a member of the Unity Unitarian Church of Springfield, and a32 Mason; member of Wilcox Post , serving as senior vice-commander,1880-90; Military Order of the Loyal Legions; Naj^asset Club, and its president,1890-97; Springfield and Winthrop Clubs of Springfield; Springfield Board ofTrade. He was married, December 8, 1874 to Julia B. Alexander of child, Henry Alexander. CAPTAIN FR
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