Certificate Appointment E.R. McDonell as Second Lieutenant National Guard, 1898

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Certificate Appointment E.R. McDonell as Second Lieutenant National Guard, 1898

Entry/Object ID

1982.55.42

Description

Acc.No. 82.55.42 Subject Category: National Guard, Co. G. Date or period: 1898 Object: Certificate Description: Certificate with elaborate type, with bold heading "United States of America, State of California", and motif of outstretched American Eagle perched on the flag. Inscribed with the name Edward Robert McDonell. Size: 18x23 inches. History of Object: Certificate appointing Edward Robert McDonell, as Second Lieutenant, Co. G, Fifth Infantry, Second Brigade, Alameda National Guard, April 21st, 1898. Signed by James Budd, Governor of Calif. Acquired from: Ms. Roberta McDonell Date: Sept 25, 1982