DC, 1846 June 26, Washington, D.C.

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DC, 1846 June 26, Washington, D.C.

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John C. Fremont's commission as Lt. Col. Issued at the start of the Mexican War, just weeks before the outbreak of the Bear Flag Revolt & the American conquest of California. Signed by President Polk & Secretary of War, William L. Marcy.

1 p., 37 x 43.4 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7382008

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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