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Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 [Brevet appointment of William R. Smedberg]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08574 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 2 December 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed document appointing William R. Smedberg as "a Major, by Brevet," for "gallant services at the battle of the Wilderness." While the President has appointed Smedberg, he must also be confirmed by the Senate before assuming his new rank.

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

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