United States. An 1814 War Department Promotional Document Signed by 5th U.S. President James Monroe Auction Archive Gwendolyn Madge Richards (nee Choyce)

Gwendolyn Madge Richards (nee Choyce)

notwithstanding the terrific fire from the enemy

(Landwehr Dienstauszeichnungen) Instituted 14 April 1879

intentionally split down the middle at the front

I” for 82nd Infantry Regiment

United States. An 1814 War Department Promotional Document Signed by 5th U.S. President James Monroe Auction Archive Gwendolyn Madge Richards (nee Choyce)A promotional document from the War Department of the United States, dated December 17th, 1814. It states that the President of the United States promoted a soldier of the 13th Infantry Regiment to Second Lieutenant on November 22nd, 1814, and that he is to take rank as such from January 31st, 1814 onward. It is endorsed by Lieutenant George Hembold and signed by the 5t U. S. President, James Monroe. The document measures 197 mm (w) x 253 mm (l) in