21 December 1897
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Asst. Adj. General with rank of Colonel]
Appointment of Thomas Ward as Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Colonel, beginning on September 11, 1897. Signed by William McKinley as President, countersigned by Russel A. Alger. Docketed at top by Acting Adjutant General, reads "Recorded...
GLC00778.11