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James Madison Appointment of Myndert M. Dox, 1812 July 23

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

This collection contains a single document for the appointment of Myndert M. Dox to the rank of captain in the 13th Regiment of Infantry in the United States Army. This document was signed by President James Madison and Secretary of War William Eustis and is dated July 23, 1812.

The document is vellum and measures 15.25 x 17.75 inches. It bears the paper and wax seal of the War Department in the upper left and two engraved vignettes at the top and bottom of the document.

Dates

  • 1812 July 23

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480