General David Sloan Stanley 1861 Commission as Captain
Signed by President Abraham Lincoln

Accession number:
2010.13

Maker:
United States Military

Historical period:
1861

Miltary branch:

Wars and Conflicts:

Type:

Dimensions:
H x W: 17 in. / 14 in.

Acquisition date:
2010

Credit line:
The Florence Stanley Collection

Location:
,

Provenance:

From 2010: On loan from the Florence Stanley Collection

Label:

President Abraham Lincoln signed this military commission, effective 16 March 1861, appointing Lieutenant of Cavalry David Sloan Stanley with the rank of Captain.