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Grant, DS dated Marcy 26, 1869 by which President Grant appoints Albert G. Caldwell a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy. With handsome vignettes and blue seal on parchment. Also signed by Sec. of Navy Adolph E. Borie. Caldwell was born in Indiana and was attached from 1861-64 to the Steam-Frigate Colorado European Squadron, 1865-7, promoted to Master, December 1st, 1866, Steamer Shamrock, European Squadron 1867-8. Commissioned as Lieutenant, March 12, 1868, Steamer Nipsic, North Atlantic Squadron, 1868-9.Then commissioned as Lieutenant Commander December 18, 1868; Lancaster Flag ship South Atlantic Fleet. Nice document and signature
Ulysses S. Grant Naval Appointment
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