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McKinley, William (1843-1901) [Appointment of Philip R. Ward, First Lieutenant of Artillery (paper)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00778.18 Author/Creator: McKinley, William (1843-1901) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 13 August 1900 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 40.8 x 53.6 cm Order a Copy

Appointment of Philip R. Ward, First Lieutenant of Artillery, beginning August 10, 1900. Signed by William McKinley as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Adjutant General's Office, August 13, 1900. Features paper seal from the Office of War.

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

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