Formally nominated on December 8 , 1896 , Kirkpatrick was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 15 , 1896 .
Formally nominated on December 8 , 1896 , Kirkpatrick was received his commission the same day .
Formally nominated on December 8 , 1896 , Kirkpatrick was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 15 , 1896 , and received his commission the same day .