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Lot #313
Edwin M. Stanton

Stanton signs the appointment of a brigadier general for services during the Civil War

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Stanton signs the appointment of a brigadier general for services during the Civil War

American politician (1814–1869) who served as secretary of war in the cabinets of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.75 x 19, July 30, 1866. Appointment of Nathaniel Michler to the rank of Brigadier General. Signed at the bottom by Stanton as Secretary of War, and also bearing a stamped Andrew Johnson signature. Scattered light creases, small area of thinning near bottom of text, and a small pencil notation to lower left, otherwise fine condition. The blue seal is slightly worn and creased, but mostly intact. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #365 - Ended January 13, 2011