Partly printed officer's commission signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Issued to Rufus Ingalls, promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Washington D.C., 6 July 1864. 1 page, on vellum, with original seal.

General Rufus Ingalls (1818-1893) was a career military officer who served as Quartermaster General of the United States Army during the Civil War. Considered by many to have been a key architect of Union victory, Ingalls's meticulous planning and strategic foresight ensured the smooth supply and transportation of vital resources to federal troops despite incredible logistical challenges. His innovative approaches revolutionized military operations, facilitating the efficient movement of troops, ammunition, and provisions across vast distances and treacherous terrain. This is a significant collection of artifacts associated with an important figure, whose strategic brilliance as Quartermaster General was instrumental in securing Union victory.

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