Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, January 16, 1885. President Arthur appoints Rowland J. Beatty as "Postmaster at Delaware, in the County of Tazewell, State of Illinois." Signed at the conclusion by Chester A. Arthur, and countersigned by Postmaster General Frank Hatton. Lower left retains the original gold foil Post Office Department seal with red ribbon. In fine condition, with light toning from prior display, and offset toning from the seal touching the signature.
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