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Comments by juav: The translation of this letter was very difficult since the original letter (written in Spanish) was basically one
long run-on sentence, and some of the words were archaic. I Tried my best to keep the original grammar and word use, but in
the end I inserted some periods for clarity. Please note the anything in parenthesis are comments made by me. Also the "C"
appearing in front of Ignacio's name is a title for Citizen.

ARNULFO GONZALEZ MEDINA, Brigade General of a National Army Brigade, currently assigned to this post.

I certify: that C. IGNACIO LOPEZ ZULIACA F. joined the Constitutionalist Army on November 1, 1913 with the rank of
lieutenant. He excelled in the retired division forces commanded by the now General Bruno Neira González, under whose
command he took part in the campaign against the Federal Army until his leave.

Prior to this, C. IGNACIO LOPEZ ZULIACA he took part in campaigns against Villistas and Zapatistas. In regards to the
matters of taking up arms, I have knowledge that he always excelled in his duties, and he satisfactorily completed missions
that were assigned to him.

In regards to his military and civilian conduct, it was always good.

In this manner I confirm that the interested party obtained his rank as Major during a campaign due to good merit.

The subscribed acknowledges all of the above due to being part of General Neira’s 2nd Division Northeastern Forces, of
which I was Chief of Staff.

At the petition of the interested party, and for the uses that suit him, I extend this (document) in this Garrison of Mexico,
Distrito Federal on this fifteenth day of May, 1945.

Brigade General ARNULFO GONZALEZ MEDINA

(certification stamps appearing on this document)

Brigadier General Juan Garcia Rosas, Director of Military Archives

Cavalry Colonel Arnulfo González Vela, Chief of …

Infantry Colonel Antonio Velez Y Velez.