Formally nominated on December 8 , 1896 , Amidon was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 18 , 1897 .
Formally nominated on December 8 , 1896 , Amidon was received his commission the same day .
Formally nominated on December 8 , 1896 , Amidon was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 18 , 1897 , and received his commission the same day .