McKinley, William, 1843-1901 [Appointment of Thomas Ward, Asst. Adj. General with rank of Colonel]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00778.11 Author/Creator: McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 21, 1897 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum : docket Height: 49.9 cm, Width: 40 cm Order a Copy
Appointment of Thomas Ward as Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Colonel, beginning on September 11, 1897. Signed by William McKinley as President, countersigned by Russel A. Alger. Docketed at top by Acting Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Adjutant General's Office, December 21, 1897". Features a paper stamp from the Office of War and two detailed patriotic scenes.
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