text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_29023680_2 (company VARCHAR, date_of_election_commission VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many company commanders were commissioned or elected on November 12, 1861?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(company) AS Commander FROM table_29023680_2 WHERE date_of_election_commission = "November 12, 1861"