Certificate, 1868.

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Certificate, 1868.

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Certificate of appointment of Samuel L. Wilson to a Commission of Lieutenant in the United States Navy, 12 March 1868. The certificate is signed by Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, and Gideon Wells, Secretary of the Navy. Official seal is attached.

1 fd. (1 item) ; 48 x 40 cm.

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