Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 [Commission of James S. Brisbin]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09831.04 Author/Creator: Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 20 January 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.8 x 40 cm. Order a Copy
One commission dated January 20, 1864 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War and C.W. Foster, Assistant Adjutant General Volunteers. Item is the official copy of the War Department. [Similar to GLC09831.03]
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