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Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869) [Promotion of George B. Drake]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02320.07 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 28 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.1 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Partially printed document promoting George B. Drake to the rank of First Lieutenant.

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Drake, George Bernard, 1838-1921

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