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Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) [Naval commission of Benjamin Isherwood (c/s Graham)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01247 Author/Creator: Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 16 June 1851 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum ; 46.1 x 40 cm. Order a Copy

Countersigned by William A. Graham, Secretary of Navy. Includes white seal at bottom center of document. Isherwood was appointed chief engineer of the Navy,

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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