DS, one page, 8 x 10, War Department, November 19, 1867. Grant, as Ad Interim Secretary of War, promotes George E. Viall to the rank of First Lieutenant in the Twentieth Regiment, signing at the bottom in ink. Document has been cleaned, deacidified, and encapsulated in a plastic sheet, but could be removed. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.