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Lot #44
Rutherford B. Hayes Document Signed as President, Appointing a Postmaster

Estimate: $400+

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Description

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16.75 x 13.25, April 11, 1877. President Hays appoints John Lerch as "Postmaster as Bethlehem, in the County of Northampton, State of Pennsylvania." Signed at the conclusion in ink by President Rutherford B. Hayes, and countersigned by Postmaster General David M. Key. The gold foil seal affixed at the lower left remains intact. In fine condition, with scattered small stains.

From the collection of Mark S. Robbins.

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