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Lot #10
Andrew Jackson Document Signed as President, Appointing a Major by Brevet

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14 x 17.25, July 1, 1834. President Jackson appoints Captain Thomas Staniford to "the rank of Major by Brevet." Prominently signed at the conclusion in ink by President Andrew Jackson, and countersigned by Secretary of War Lewis Cass.The white paper seal affixed at the upper left remains intact. Affixed by its top edge to a scrapbook page and in fine to very fine. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

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