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Kelton, A.C., fl. 1867 [Commissions to Second Lieutenant]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.156 Author/Creator: Kelton, A.C., fl. 1867 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 20 March 1867 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Partially printed. The adjutant general officiallly offers Dewey the commission of 2nd lieutenant.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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