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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 [Appointment of Thomas Ward, Brigadier General (paper)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00778.13 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 22 July 1902 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 40.7 cm, Width: 53.5 cm Order a Copy

Appointment of Thomas Ward to Brigadier General, beginning July 22, 1902. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Adjutant General, reads "Recorded, Adjutant General's Office, Jul 22 1902". Features paper seal from Office of War.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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