A Military Commission Certificate Appointing George A. Custer To The Rank Of Captain
Summary
LIBI_00019_7071 A military commission certificate appointing George A. Custer to the rank of captain in 5th US Cavalry on May 8, 1864. Printed and handwritten in ink on 1 sheet of parchment. Dated June 1, 1865. Commission is signed by Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Assistant Adjutant General E.D. Townsend's signature is in upper left-hand corner and dates June 1, 1865.
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Date
1864
Source
National Parks Gallery
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Public Domain Dedication