Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Commission of James B. McPherson as Captain in the Corps of Engineers]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04680 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 6 August 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum ; 45.2 x 35.4 cm. Order a Copy
This document is a record of the commission of James B. McPherson, signed by Abraham Lincoln as President and countersigned by Simon Cameron, Secretary of War. Also signed recorded in the Adjutant General's office 10 August 1861 by L. Thomas, Adjutant General. Includes vignette engravings of war weapons, supplies, and flags by J.V.N. and C.H and a spread eagle at the top. Accompanied by a blue seal.
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