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STATE OF NEBRASKA

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME GREETING

Know Ye, that I, John M. Thayer, Governor of the State
of Nebraska reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity patriotism
and abilities of Colonel William F. Cody on behalf and in the
name of the State do hereby appoint and commission him Aide-de-Camp
in-Chief on the Staff of the Commander in Chief with the rank of Brigadier General
and do authorize, and empower, him to discharge the duties of said office according
to law.

GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA MARCH 1ST 1867

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed
my name and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State
Done at Lincoln this 23rd day of November A D 1889.

John M. Thayer

By the Governor

Ben R Cowdery
Secretary of State

Fac-simile of Col. W. F. CODY'S Commission as Brigadier-General in the NATIONAL GUARD (OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA)