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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Brevet of John R. Meigs to the rank of Major. Cosigned by Edwin Stanton.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07059.71 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 1866/08/04 Pagination: 1 sheet. 49.2 x 39 cm.. Order a Copy

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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Meigs, John Rodgers, 1842-1864
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

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