17 March 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Printed document signed
Title: [Appointment of Godfrey Weitzel as Brigadier General of Volunteers]
Also signed by Edwin McMasters Stanton as Secretary of War, and by Edward Davis Townsend as Assistant Adjutant General. Townsend attests that this appointment is recorded in the Adjutant General's office. Serves as an official United States Presidential form for appointments, containing an image of an eagle at the top of the page and a knight's helmet, weapons, and musical instruments resting amongst several flags at the bottom of the page. Contains a blue War Office seal.
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