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Abstract

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.

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Metadata

  • Contributors
    • The Longstreet Society
    • Language

      • English

    • Bibliographic citation

      • Longstreet Society collection, Special Collections & Archives, Dahlonega Campus, University of North Georgia.

    • Content length or size

      • 1 page

    • Format

      • image/jpg

    • Coverage span

      • 1848 September 1

    • DPLA rights

      • No Copyright - United States

    • Location

      • United States, Washington D.C.

    • Publisher

      • University of North Georgia Special Collections & Archives

    • Date submitted

      13 June 2023

    • Rights statement
    • Related identifier
      lsc_18480901_1-5.jpg
    • Keywords
    • Is format of

      • certificate