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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Military Commissions, Three Stamped Documents. Three engraved commissions on parchment, each fulfilled by hand and stamped with a copy of Johnson's signature, all issued to John H. Janeway as follows: 10 August 1866, for faithful and meritorious services during the war; 20 August 1866, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Olustee, Florida; [and] 27 July 1868 for faithful and meritorious services during the war, all docketed and sealed, all signatures stamped, including those of Johnson's and the Secretaries of War, 19 x 15 3/4 in. (3)
Estimate $150-200
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