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Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 [Notification to George H. Thomas of his appointment by President Lincoln to Brigadier General of Volunteers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03816.01 Author/Creator: Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document signed Date: 17 August 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.2 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed document issued by the War Department. If Thomas accepts the appointment, he is instructed to return an oath enclosed with the letter. Thomas is also instructed to report to Brigadier General Robert Anderson for orders.

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870
Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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