DS, signed “W. H. Harrison, Clerk,” three pages, 8.25 x 12.75, June 16, 1836. Document certifying that John Wiseman, who witnessed a land transaction in the county, is a duly sworn Justice of the Peace. Signed at the conclusion by Harrison. Under Harrison’s signature is a statement by the President Judge, certifying that Harrison is indeed the clerk. Interesting to note that Harrison signs the document as a lowly clerk when at the same time he was also the nominee of the Whig Party for the Presidency of the United States, having been so nominated at their convention. Harrison had run into financial problems, so despite being the presidential nominee, he kept his job as a clerk to provide for his family. Some scattered light toning and soiling, light vertical bend near signature and a few spots of paper loss along folds, otherwise fine condition. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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