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McKinley, William, 1843-1901 [Appointment of Philip R. Ward, First Lieutenant of Artillery]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00778.17 Author/Creator: McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 26, 1900 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum : docket Height: 50.3 cm, Width: 40.5 cm Order a Copy

Appointment of Philip R. Ward to First Lieutenant of Artillery, beginning August 10,1900. Signed by William McKinley as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Adjutant General's Office, December 26, 1900". Features a paper seal and two detailed patriotic scenes.

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

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