Brevet Commission for Benjamin J. Levy, U.S. Volunteers, June 2, 1866

Brevet Commission appointing Benjamin J. Levy as Major in the U.S. Volunteers, dated June 2, 1866. The commission is signed by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and President Andrew Johnson (by his secretary). Levy was a Lieutenant in the 21st Cavalry of Pennsylvania during the Civil War. The document was issued in Washington, District of Columbia. The commission indicates that Levy's appointment is retroactive to June 28, 1865. Additional notes mention that this is an important document representing an honor bestowed upon Levy. The document's provenance notes Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as well.

Associated People/Businesses

• Levy, Benjamin J.
• Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
• Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
• LEVY, BENJAMIN J.

Geography

• Washington, D.C.

Subjects

• Civil war

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Crate 5