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This is a Civil War military commission signed by President Abraham Lincoln on February 27, 1863. It appoints William M. Breed as a Surgeon of Volunteers. Document Overview Signatures: Features a clear signature by Abraham Lincoln (bottom right) and is co-signed by Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War (bottom center). Date of Rank: Backdated to December 11, 1862.Materials: Printed on vellum, a traditional animal-skin parchment used for official government commissions during the 19th century.Graphics: Features an eagle with a decorative banner at the top, a blue paper seal on the left, and a detailed military crest with flags, cannons, and drums at the bottom.About the Appointee Dr. William M. Breed was a prominent physician from Philadelphia. During the Civil War, he served as a surgeon in the Union Army, managing military hospitals and treating wounded soldiers from major campaigns.
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