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[[preprinted]] In future correspondence on this subject, refer to ^[[Milling, Thomas DeWitt,]] WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE WASHINGTON. ^[[September 25, 1917.]] ^[[Captain Thomas DeWitt Milling, Through the Chief Signal Officer, Washington, D. C.]] Sir: You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed you, temporarily, ^[[LIEUTENANT COLONEL, IN THE SIGNAL CORPS]] IN THE REGULAR ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, to rank as such from the ^[[fifth]] day of ^[[August]] one thousand nine hundred and seventeen. Immediately on receipt hereof, return the oath herewith inclosed, properly filled in, subscribed and attested. This notice of appointment will be regarded as a commission for all purposes until a commission can be issued in due form. [[signed]] Joseph F. Janda [[/signed]] Adjutant General. 3 inclosures. [[/preprinted]]