Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886 [Appointment of Thomas Ward, Assistant Adj. General with rank of Major]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00778.09 Author/Creator: Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 08 July 1884 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum : docket Height: 49.9 cm, Width: 39.9 cm Order a Copy
Appointment of Thomas War as Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Major, beginning on June 28, 1884. Signed by Chester A. Arthur as President, countersigned by Robert T. Lincoln as Secretary of War. No reason given for promotion. Docketed at top by Acting Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Volume 22 page 593. Adjutant General's Office, July 8, 1884". Features a paper seal from the Office of War and two detailed patriotic scenes.
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