Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 10.75, May 20, 1815. President Madison confers on “Captain Thomas Stockton, of the Army of the United States, the rank of Major by Brevet.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Acting Secretary of State Alexander J. Dallas. Framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 11.75. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact with one small tear. Intersecting storage folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), significant foxing and soiling affecting the overall appearance, and mirroring to ink, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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