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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 [Appointment of Thomas Ward, Captain in the First Regt. Artillery]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00778.08 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 20 December 1876 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum : docket ; 49.7 x 40.3 cm Order a Copy

Appointment of Thomas Ward as Captain in the first Regiment of Artillery, beginning on November 1, 1876. Signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President, countersigned by James D. Cameron ("J.D. Cameron") as Secretary of War. No reason given for promotion. Docketed at top by Edward D. Townsend as Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Volume 21 page 260. Adjutant General's Office December 21, 1876". Features a paper seal from the Office of War, and two detailed patriotic scenes.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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