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James K. Polk Appointment of William D. Fraser, 1849 March 3

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

This collection consists of a appointment dated March 3, 1849 for Captain William D. Fraser to attain the rank of Major by Brevet for "meritonous conduct while serving in the Enemy's Country". This document is signed by both President James K. Polk and Secreatry of War William L. Marcy.

Dates

  • 1849 March 3

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

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