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Regiment: 15th Michigan Infantry
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Historical Figures: John M. Oliver
War Department
Savannah Ga January 12 1865
Sir
You are hereby informed that the President
of the United States has appointed you 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.
By order of the Secretary of War
Brig Genl John M. Oliver
E.D. Townsend
U.S. Volunteers
Asst Adjt Genl.
Hd Qrst 3 Brigd 2d Division 15th AC
Savannah Ga January 13 1865
To
The Adjt Genl of the Army
Washington D.C.
Sir
I have the
honor to acknowledge the receipt of my appointment
of Brigadier General of Volunteers and in accordance
with the notification. I hereby accept the appointment.
Respectfully Your
Obedient Servt
John M. Oliver
Col 15th Mich Vols
