Commission appointing George B. Drake fourth lieutenant, 1861 Apr. 30.

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Commission appointing George B. Drake fourth lieutenant, 1861 Apr. 30.

Document signed by Massachusetts governor, John A. Andrew, appointing George B. Drake Fourth Lieutenant, Infantry Brigrade, First Division of the Massachusetts Militia.

1 item ; 27 x 41 cm., folded to 27 x 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7649545

University of Chicago Library

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