Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.25, March 15, 1870. President Grant appoints Jonathan L. Barton as “Passed Assistant Paymaster in the Navy…in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant, and countersigned by George M. Robeson as secretary of the Navy. Embossed blue seal affixed to lower center remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall rippling, and areas of light staining and creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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