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This document is an 1863 American Civil War military commission appointing John H. Bolton of Baltimore City as Assistant Surgeon of the 7th Regiment, Maryland Volunteer Infantry.
• Recipient: John H. Bolton (Baltimore City)
• Rank/Role: Assistant Surgeon
• Unit: 7th Regiment, Maryland Volunteer Infantry
• Date Issued: February 17, 1863 (at Annapolis, Maryland)
• Signatories:
• Signed by Governor Augustus W. Bradford (32nd Governor of Maryland, serving 1862–1866 during
the Civil War)
• Countersigned by the Secretary of State and Adjutant General
• Authenticity Feature: Includes the official blind-embossed or red wax State Seal of Maryland at the bottom left.
Document is in 4 pieces. See photos
On the back of one has handwriting from the time
