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Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 17.5, May 23, 1865. President Johnson appoints John R. Edie to "the rank of Captain by Brevet." Signed at the conclusion in ink by President Andrew Johnson, and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The blue seal affixed at the upper left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and overall wrinkling.
Edie had a distinguished career during the Civil War. His valiant efforts averted great loss of life when the Allegheny Arsenal exploded on September 17, 1862. He was then transferred to Meade's staff where he served the general for the balance of the war.
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