The President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these presents, greeting: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [William H. Philip] I do by these presents appoint him [Captain of Infantry in the Fifth Regiment, Third Brigade] of the Militia of the District of Columbia ... Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, this [eleventh] day of [March] in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and [sixty one] ... By the President of the United States: [Abraham Lincoln] ...

Van Ness-Philip family papers, 1711-1963 (bulk 1711-1945)

1861-03-11

1 page

Commission of William H. Philip as Captain of Infantry, 5th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Militia of the District of Columbia. Printed document completed in manuscript.

Mss Collection - Van Ness-Philip papers

236516-01

Philip, William Henry, 1824-1881

Military commissions

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