Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 14 x 17, November 16, 1855. President Pierce appoints Eugene H. Oakley a Lieutenant in the Navy. Signed at the conclusion in ink by Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy J. C. Dobbin. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 26 x 29.5. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, some mild toning, and handwritten portions of text a couple shades light. The orange seal is worn and partially detached, but intact. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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