Partly-printed vellum DS, signed "James K. Polk" as president and "James Buchanan" as secretary of state, one page, 16.5 x 13.5, January 26, 1849. President Polk appoints Moreau Forrest as a "Marshal of the United States in & for the District of Maryland." Signed at the conclusion by Polk and Buchanan. White paper seal remains affixed to lower left corner. In very good condition, with moderate creasing and crinkling, primarily to the upper right quadrant, and all handwriting light but legible.
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