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Regiment: 15th Michigan Infantry
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures: Abraham Lincoln, John M. Oliver
War Department
Savannah, Ga. January 12, 1865
Sir,
You are hereby informed that the President
of the United States has appointed your provisionally
Brigadier General of Volunteers.
in the service of the United States, to rank as such
from the twelfth day of January, one thousand
eight hundred and sixty five. Should the
Senate advise and consent thereto, you will be
commissioned accordingly.
Immediately on receipt hereof,
please to communicate to the War Department,
through the Adjutant General of the Army, your
acceptance or non-acceptance.
Brigd. Genl. John M. Oliver,
By order of the Secretary of War:
U.S. Volunteers
E D Townsend
Asst. Adjt. Genl.
