ANS as president, signed "J. K. P.," on a 3.5 x 8.5 envelope addressed in another hand to "Hon. Jas. K. Polk Prest. U.S., Washington City, D.C.," stamped "Free" in the upper left corner, and dated in the lower left by Polk, "War Dept., Nov. 16. 47." The notes recommend Dr. John Parshall of Athens, TN, as surgeon to the office respecting the circuit of volunteers in place of a Dr. J. G. M. Ramsey, who declined to accept the position, and suggest Dr. Lyon to be appointed as the new assistant surgeon in place of Parshall. In fine condition, with light soiling along a fold at the bottom.
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