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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, as President,
military commission appointing Lewis T. Barney Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers.
Countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. 19x15
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behind document, extreme edges with remnants of prior mounting, loss to each corner,
minor fading to text but signature bold, docketing at upper left recto, minor scattered soil-
ing, paper seal intact.
Washington, 3 March 1864
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Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed vellum document, bearing stamped signature, appointing
Lewis T. Barney Major General by brevet “for gallant and meritorious services during the War.”
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x15 inches; edges folded around board.Washington, 12 June 1868.