Register of commissions by brevet, 1864-1870.

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Register of commissions by brevet, 1864-1870.

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List of men receiving brevet commissions, showing name, military unit, residence, date and rank of regular commission, date and rank of brevet commission, and reason for awarding of brevet commission.

0.2 c.f. (1 volume)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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