General David Sloan Stanley 1862 Commission as Major General
Signed by President Abraham Lincoln
Accession number:
2010.14
Maker:
United States Military
Historical period:
1862
Miltary branch:
Army
Wars and Conflicts:
Civil War
Type:
Document
Dimensions:
H x W: 19 in. / 15 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 29 November 1862, appointing Captain David Sloan Stanley with the rank of Major General.