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:
Army
Wars and Conflicts:
Civil War
Type:
Document
Dimensions:
H x W: 17 in. / 14 in.
Acquisition date:
2010
Credit line:
The Florence Stanley Collection
Location:
Parade, Second Floor
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.