Annotation
[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement appears on a letter from John Crowell, Cleveland, Ohio, April 28, 1863, asking appointment of ``John Crowell Jr. to the office of Asst. Adjutant General under Brigadier Genl. William B. Hazen, 2d Brigade, 2d Division Army of the Cumberland.'' On December 31, 1863, John Crowell, Jr., was nominated assistant adjutant general with rank of captain dating from May 1, 1863, and was confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1864.