A War of 1812 Military Commission signed by Pres. James Madison on June 1, 1810, appointing James Bryson as Second Lt.

On vellum and retaining its' original paper seal, this fine and historic document appointed James W. Bryson as Second Lt. and was signed by MADISON ON JUNE 1, 1810. During the war of 1812 he served as assistant quarter master under Gen. James Taylor, paymaster of the Northwestern Army based at Newport Barracks, across the river from Cincinnati. This fine document has been custom framed and matted.