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Appointment to Major by Brevet for “gallant and meritorious conduct in the Battle of Molino del Rey”

Certificate of appointment to Major by Brevet for James Longstreet. Handwritten reason for promotion located on date line: "for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Ray." Appointment by President James K. Polk on 1 September 1848.

Appointment to 2nd Lieutenant in the 8th Regiment of Infantry

Certificate of appointment to Second Lieutenant in the Eighth Regiment of Infantry for James Longstreet. Appointment by President James K. Polk on 21 March 1845.