Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) [Commission of Amon Woodard as Lt. Col. of 1st Regt, Militia in Dist. of Columbia]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04619.05 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 14 July 1849 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30.2 x 37.8 cm. Order a Copy
This document is a record of the Commission of Amon Woodward as Lieutenant Colonel of 1st Regiment, Militia in the District of Columbia. Signed by Zachary Taylor as President. Docketed on recto by Adjutant General. Accompanied by paper seal.
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