Document 10

Camp Stone River Dec 7th 1862

I certify on honor that I was commissioned 2d Lieut in Tenth Regt Mich Vol Infty from June 23.d 1862 from Sergeant accepted commission and entered on duty under commission vice 2d Lieut John. R. Thomson appointed and Commission 1st Lieut accepted Commission and Entered on duty under his commission the 23 Day of June 1862

Avery A Smith 2d Lieut Co. K 10 Regt Mich Infty

Approved Dec 7th. 62

Charles M Linn

Col. 10th Regt. Mich. Infty. & Mus. & Inspecting Officer.